Question : Painting engine pieces...

[syrinu]

I'm painting my engine pieces blue, can anyone tell me what type of paint i should use and where can i get em?

Email : everclear698552@aol.com

[HilfigerCelica]

Take them to a body shop, you don't want that "I did it myself" look.

[syrinu]

how much do they charge for this type of job?

email : everclear6985572@aol.com

[badboy58]

I did mine myself, and it looks fine. All you need to do is tape off the stuff that you dont want to paint. Then just spray any kind of high heat enamel spray paint on the pieces. I did 2 coats of primer and 4 coats of Red spray and 2 clear coats.<br>
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<img src="http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/793a2f58/bc/Engine+2.jpg?bc9Yf18A2Ls4ugJD" border="0" alt=""><br>

[J3adSeed]

i don't think you need high temp paint. the plastic pieces don't get very hot... a lot of people have used rustoleom metalic paint. just make sure you use primer. i'd go to a body shop though.

[mwz26]

Rustoleum metallic paint.....

http://www.njbrigade.com/images/autos/injenshortram.jpg

[baNanA_ryCe]

does the paint scratch easily?

[mwz26]

ive had it for about 1.5 years...no scratches

[syrinu]

how did you do yours with the metallic paint? like what did you do, in a certain order?

[J3adSeed]

i can't spray paint worth a ****.

[mwz26]

Originally posted by syrinu
how did you do yours with the metallic paint? like what did you do, in a certain order?

Step 1: Got a job
Step 2: Made some $
Step 3: Bought two cans of metallic spray paint for $5 each
Step 4: Took off anything I could in the engine bay
Step 5: Washed them with soap and water
Step 6: Drank a beer
Step 7: Took a leak
Step 8: Spray painted about 5-6 thin coats of paint
Step 9: Let dry

I think I got everything in there

[syrinu]

Can i repeat step #6 after step #9??? :)

[mwz26]

step 6 may be repeated as necessary but isnt reccomended while spray painting...results may vary