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cedorris 08-09-2012 10:14 AM

Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
I'm getting close on my white / medium olive 72. I need some opinions on how to paint the engine bay.

A) Green firewall, green fenders, black inner fenders, black core
B) Black everything inside
C) Green everything inside
D) Something else

Make it quick, it gets painted soon!

GASoline71 08-09-2012 10:20 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
I've always left the firewall and top of the fenders the stock color, and then used a satin "chassis black" paint on the inner fenders and frame and stuff.

Gary

N2TRUX 08-09-2012 10:22 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
I would go with a body color everywhere but the places that you can't clean. Those hard to reach areas are better off painted satin black so they don't show dirt as much.

cedorris 08-09-2012 10:24 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
Not sure if this makes a difference, but it will be a weekend driver.

FrankieD 08-09-2012 10:50 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
I had mine all black I didn't like it so I painted the inner fenders body color then the rest satin black
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i6...0/PA310378.jpg

cedorris 08-09-2012 10:50 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71 (Post 5530501)
I've always left the firewall and top of the fenders the stock color, and then used a satin "chassis black" paint on the inner fenders and frame and stuff.

Gary

Gary, that's the way it came from the factory, right?

FrankieD 08-09-2012 11:18 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
I had mine all black I didn't like it so I painted the inner fenders body color tha the rest satin black
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i6...0/PA310378.jpg

GASoline71 08-09-2012 11:33 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cedorris (Post 5530546)
Gary, that's the way it came from the factory, right?

Yep... pretty much. The reason I like the satin black, is that it isn't glossy, and if you get any oil or fluids on it... it doesn't stain like flat black will.

Gary

cedorris 08-09-2012 11:38 AM

Re: Need Engine Bay Paint Opinions
 
I just told my paint guy to go with satin black inner fenders and everything else body color. I think that will make the engine bay pop. I also think the inner fenders are the most likely area to get fluids or scuffs.


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