Those of you who have painted your engine components..

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:54 am

What paint did you use, and is it lasting well in the hot conditions?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:01 am

high heat engine enamel. clean it, prime it, wet sand, lots of layers, then clear it. i did a sorta "how to" on my car domain page.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/388840/6

iinan · Post by **iinan** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:06 pm

i just cleaned and painted with krylon fusion for plastic. I didnt bother to prime or sand or clear coat, and so far so good. I live in a more moderate climate so maybe that a reason I havent had any issues yet *knock on wood ..

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:26 pm

Quote, originally posted by iinan Â»i just cleaned and painted with krylon fusion for plastic. I didnt bother to prime or sand or clear coat, and so far so good. I live in a more moderate climate so maybe that a reason I havent had any issues yet *knock on wood ..that's what i did with my first job. it lasted (and looked good) for less than a year. when i traded the vibe in April, it still looked very very good w/ the new paint job. ask ragingfish. he went thru a few engine covers with the cheapy paint stuff. it peels badly from the heat and looks like crap!

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:42 pm

I just went to pep boys and found their engine paint ans spray painted mine, heh works good not having any problems.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:54 pm

i'm just a perfectionist. i like mine to look perfect.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:33 pm

Quote, originally posted by joholste Â»I just went to pep boys and found their engine paint ans spray painted mine, heh works good not having any problems.yes, but is it perfect?

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:23 am

Lots of paints will work depending on the item. For example Rustoleum will work perfectly for brake Rotor hats, brake calipers and brackets. I have used it on rear drums too. No need to buy high heat paint for brake calipers... I have also used normal clear for under the hood as well as high heat. Some high heats need to get to high temperature rated on the can i.e. 500 or 1800 degrees depending on the manf/paint, before they will cure, watch this...Oh and my stuff is always perfectly done by me!

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AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:26 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe Â»yes, but is it perfect? i doubt he gives a crap.

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:34 am

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»i doubt he gives a crap. yikes....

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:43 am

hell, my VIBE AWD banner is peeling, so is my front arrowhead overlay. not to mention the dent in the gate, dirty headliner, curbed rims. all these things are trivial to me, i still love my car.

Pick · Post by **Pick** » Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:45 am

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â» i like mine to look perfect.

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