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ECU PIRATE · 07-24-2009, 03:06 PM

What do you members recommend as a good economical engine bay paint? I am going to start stripping the front clip of my 82' in preparation of putting on some " new to me " sheet metal.

JohnC · 07-24-2009, 04:07 PM

I am planning on using just some semi-flat, or satin black Ace Rust Stop paint, or Krylon.

dammitmitchell · 07-24-2009, 08:51 PM

i currently have blue metal flake, and black.. the, entire engine bay is going to be clearcoated this week... soo (50 bucks ) for clear cote and 50 bucks for spray paint...
(well inr eality i did about 150 bucks in spray paint but i did alot ALOT of changing of the mind..)

click on my linky below and you will see (on the last pages) the progress

fixit-p · 07-24-2009, 09:29 PM

If you can find it locally Barnes distribution makes the best spray bombs ever (mho) it's a high solids paint.

texasfunk · 07-24-2009, 11:10 PM

i just use an engine paint, i clean everything with a red scotch brite and water with a little soap, cleans and sands so the paint will stick, then just paint, has always worked well for me

**78 Big10 454** · 07-24-2009, 11:21 PM

I've always been happy with underhood paints from Eastwood.

COMP · 07-24-2009, 11:52 PM

Rustolum

**N2TRUX** · 07-25-2009, 12:09 AM

Make sure what ever brand you use is a satin, NOT flat. Flat will show streaks, runs, and eventaully stains. Satin will look nice for a long time if applied smoothly.

flamingbig10 · 07-25-2009, 12:30 AM

I only use valspar Tractor & Implement Enamel spray paint available at Tractor supply cheap and durable

85sqbdy · 07-25-2009, 08:17 PM

rustoleum satin black cut 15% with acetone. lays out real nice.

COMP · 07-25-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 85sqbdy

rustoleum satin black cut 15% with acetone. lays out real nice.

i haven;t thinned it before ,,what about thinning gloss ??

gchemist · 07-25-2009, 08:36 PM

Zero Rust!!

COMP · 07-25-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Zero Rust!!

never seen that

85sqbdy · 07-25-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by COMP

i haven;t thinned it before ,,what about thinning gloss ??

never tried the gloss rustoleum paint. i'll see if i can get pint and experiment.

COMP · 07-25-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 85sqbdy

never tried the gloss rustoleum paint. i'll see if i can get pint and experiment.

let me know ,,, i like gloss cause its easier to clean

gchemist · 07-25-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by COMP

never seen that

I found Zero Rust while searching for POR-15. Zero Rust is better than POR-15. Zero Rust is more of a paint than POR-15. I like it! I'm using it on all the frame. I'll soon do the rear and bed underside. I'll post pictures. I'm using a regular air paint gun.

85sqbdy · 07-26-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by COMP

let me know ,,, i like gloss cause its easier to clean

a friend of mine has his front end disassembled. he painted his inner fenders base coat/clearcoat black, and i don't think it can get any better.I like rustoleum paint because of the durabilty. But for gloss, his looks friggin sweet.

ECU PIRATE · 07-31-2009, 11:42 AM

Thanks Men. I might have to give the Zero Rust a try. I was just going to use some good old Rustoleum since the have it at the local Advance. Never failed me before

Ryan87 · 07-31-2009, 06:40 PM

POR 15 makes great engine bay paints! We just used some on a 71 challenger we are restoring @ my work. The hemi orange we used was a spot on match.

07-24-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Engine Bay Paint What do you members recommend as a good economical engine bay paint? I am going to start stripping the front clip of my 82' in preparation of putting on some " new to me " sheet metal. __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

07-24-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Engine Bay Paint I am planning on using just some semi-flat, or satin black Ace Rust Stop paint, or Krylon.

07-24-2009, 08:51 PM	#3
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Engine Bay Paint i currently have blue metal flake, and black.. the, entire engine bay is going to be clearcoated this week... soo (50 bucks ) for clear cote and 50 bucks for spray paint... (well inr eality i did about 150 bucks in spray paint but i did alot ALOT of changing of the mind..) click on my linky below and you will see (on the last pages) the progress __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

07-24-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Engine Bay Paint i just use an engine paint, i clean everything with a red scotch brite and water with a little soap, cleans and sands so the paint will stick, then just paint, has always worked well for me

07-24-2009, 11:21 PM	#6
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: Engine Bay Paint I've always been happy with underhood paints from Eastwood.

07-24-2009, 11:52 PM	#7
COMP Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eville IN. Posts: 365	Re: Engine Bay Paint Rustolum

07-25-2009, 12:09 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Engine Bay Paint Make sure what ever brand you use is a satin, NOT flat. Flat will show streaks, runs, and eventaully stains. Satin will look nice for a long time if applied smoothly. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-25-2009, 12:30 AM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Engine Bay Paint I only use valspar Tractor & Implement Enamel spray paint available at Tractor supply cheap and durable __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-25-2009, 08:17 PM	#10
85sqbdy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange,Texas Posts: 99	Re: Engine Bay Paint rustoleum satin black cut 15% with acetone. lays out real nice. __________________ if it ain't broke, fix it until it is.

07-25-2009, 08:36 PM	#12
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Engine Bay Paint Zero Rust!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-31-2009, 11:42 AM	#18
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Engine Bay Paint Thanks Men. I might have to give the Zero Rust a try. I was just going to use some good old Rustoleum since the have it at the local Advance. Never failed me before __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

07-31-2009, 06:40 PM	#19
Ryan87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wilder, ky Posts: 80	Re: Engine Bay Paint POR 15 makes great engine bay paints! We just used some on a 71 challenger we are restoring @ my work. The hemi orange we used was a spot on match.



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