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07-30-2012, 06:24 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
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| Engine bay paint
Hey guys im painting the engine bay in my 68... I was wondering what color it should be...ie flat black, satin or so on
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07-30-2012, 09:44 PM
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#2 | | Registered User
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I would go with satin. I find flat hard to clean. Just my opinion.
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07-31-2012, 07:22 PM
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Mine is satin black and it looks sooooo much better then the gloss I had. It really makes your engine pop even If you don't have it all done up.
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08-01-2012, 12:11 PM
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Ohk.... Looks like it goanna be satin hahahahaha
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08-01-2012, 11:49 PM
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Lol I tend to like semi-gloss. It's a little more user friendly in an engine compartment than satin. It's easier to clean, and will give you a nice enough shine. I guess it all depends on how clean your engine is, stays, and how long you expect it to last.
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08-02-2012, 12:33 AM
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Black plastidip  lol
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08-02-2012, 12:47 AM
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Go with the same color as your car with a flat clear on it. That's what I wish I did with mine :/
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08-02-2012, 07:46 AM
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You got any pics of that engine bay? I'd love to see it....
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08-02-2012, 03:07 PM
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#9 | | Registered User
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Of mine? Mines just a flat black. I was saying I wish I did the same color as my car with a flat clear over it
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08-03-2012, 06:29 AM
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Oops...sorry. I misread. Lol, good idea none the less. Mine is gloss and I don't like it at all. One day I'll get it satin. I find it looks good and it hides most imperfections. But if my car was not black I would definitely paint the motor bay the same color.
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08-08-2012, 02:29 AM
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When painting the engine bay the same as the car, is there a clear coat that should go on the engine compartment, that wouldn't necessarily be on the exterior paint? I have my car stripped and I'm considering what to go with.
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08-08-2012, 07:07 AM
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#12 | | Registered User
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You spray a matte or sattin clear over the engine bay but not the outside of the car
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08-08-2012, 07:30 AM
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That's a good question but I think I would go to an automotive paint supply store for advice. I guess you are concerned with fluids and chemicals?
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08-08-2012, 09:40 PM
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#14 | | Registered User
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Fluids chemicals heat.....thanks for the advice. I'm looking to keep it sexy, but have the usability of it at the same time. It won't be a daily driver, but it'll get regular use.
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08-08-2012, 09:52 PM
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#15 | | Registered User
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When I did mine
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The guy recommended a one stage house pf kolor
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Haha come on iPhone! Quit tweaking out on me!! But I was trying to say is the guy recommended a one stage flat house of kolor paint its black he said it would resists the oils and fluids
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08-09-2012, 12:37 AM
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Yours looks pretty sweet man. What did you use to strip the paint off?
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08-09-2012, 12:44 AM
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I just sanded it... Didn't take it down to everywhere just when I could see rust... Crossing my fingers here
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