Which engine bay paint?

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11-27-2014, 10:40 AM

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MAP73

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Originally Posted by 79C3tnd

Here is the link to MSC:

http://www.mscdirect.com/product/det...rItem=00264671

I agree with the others here o the forum, years of using this have proven it to be the "right" gloss, it is dead-on in my book. However, I will also say that it is not the best paint in terms of durability. Perhaps I should buy a can of the rustoleum and compare...

I used to restore Mustangs and the whole engine bay is black. I was having trouble getting the right look using 1613 on that big of a area, and it sure scratched easily too.

The Rustoleum dries slow so it can be sprayed on a large area without getting over spray on the parts already painted. If you can live with the slow dry then I think you will find it superior by far to the 1613. I believe it thins with acetone to spray it from a gun.

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11-27-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by havesometo

I've done a search and all I can really find is Krylon 1613. But I can't find it anywhere in stores and I've read it's been discontinued. What is everyone using now?

On my '72 driver I've used Rustoleum semi-gloss black and used a brush. It flows very good.