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Old 06-22-2013, 01:07 PM   #1
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under hood paint

Any opinions on whats a good under hood paint?
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Old 06-22-2013, 01:22 PM   #2
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Re: under hood paint

I don't see a problem using same paint on both sides of hood. One no breather back firing carb did burn paint on both sides; not really paints fault though.
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Old 06-22-2013, 01:40 PM   #3
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Re: under hood paint

Using the same paint on the whole truck
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Old 06-22-2013, 06:06 PM   #4
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Re: under hood paint

just my 2 cents but when I paint a hood I paint both sides 2 match, plain paint or graphics
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Old 06-22-2013, 07:05 PM   #5
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Re: under hood paint

Funny just dealt with this issue this week on my K20 build, which I'm kinda trying to keep OEM with a few exceptions. As far as I can tell, GM kept the under surface of the hood (if that's what your post references) black - the EDP or whatever coating that came on all hoods and sheetmetal pieces like doors. The top of the hood and sides that are visible when the hood is shut are painted to match the body. This is the scheme I'm replicating. A body color matched hood under surface is a give away to a repaint but may appeal to some folks and that's cool too.
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Old 06-22-2013, 07:53 PM   #6
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Re: under hood paint

I can go w/ OEM color scheme. Some years have body color under hood. Didn't know some came black but did know some came w/ that insulation stuff that falls off after several years.
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Old 06-22-2013, 08:03 PM   #7
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Re: under hood paint

Guess I should clarify
Which type of paint last longer?
Is it worth the time trying to keep gloss looking good or go with a flat?
Ive had problem with gloss standing up to the heat ( maybe I got some cheap stuff)
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Old 06-22-2013, 09:42 PM   #8
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Re: under hood paint

look into a paint called "mothane" is great for general purpose , easy to mix and spray,and is very tough
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Old 06-23-2013, 12:37 AM   #9
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Re: under hood paint

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Guess I should clarify
Which type of paint last longer?
Is it worth the time trying to keep gloss looking good or go with a flat?
Ive had problem with gloss standing up to the heat ( maybe I got some cheap stuff)
I think any decent car paint will hold up on underside of hood. The outer hood gets hot also. Prep work and UV seems to be paint enemy #1.

I know PPG and Dupont auto body single stage and clear coat systems do well under hood.
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