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darrel_s · 09-12-2002, 10:14 AM

Cant afford a Powder coat setup at this time, so I'm looking for recommendations on what is the most durable and stock looking paints are for various engine components. Brackets, brake booster, air cleaner, pulleys, and such. Also were these parts originally Satin or Gloss Black. Thanks

chaptr2 · 09-12-2002, 10:46 AM

Check out the Eastwood Co. . Their prices are a little high on some things but well worth the quality. Also you might be able to find a Paint and Body supply store around where you live that will sell some of this stuff for a little less money.

cali_surfer · 09-12-2002, 11:41 AM

If you want this paint to last basically forever then you need to use car paint. A good single stage urethane will hold up. Problem is, is that you'll have to take everything apart and paint it outside of the truck. You'll have to thoroughly degrease, prime, and then paint. When you see show cars with fully detailed engine compartments, they almost always use a single stage urethane thats the same color as the body color. Good luck

09-12-2002, 10:14 AM	#1
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	Best paint for engine components? Cant afford a Powder coat setup at this time, so I'm looking for recommendations on what is the most durable and stock looking paints are for various engine components. Brackets, brake booster, air cleaner, pulleys, and such. Also were these parts originally Satin or Gloss Black. Thanks

09-12-2002, 10:46 AM	#2
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Check out the Eastwood Co. . Their prices are a little high on some things but well worth the quality. Also you might be able to find a Paint and Body supply store around where you live that will sell some of this stuff for a little less money. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

09-12-2002, 11:41 AM	#3
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	If you want this paint to last basically forever then you need to use car paint. A good single stage urethane will hold up. Problem is, is that you'll have to take everything apart and paint it outside of the truck. You'll have to thoroughly degrease, prime, and then paint. When you see show cars with fully detailed engine compartments, they almost always use a single stage urethane thats the same color as the body color. Good luck __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)



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