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So I'm restoring the engine compartment of my 63 and although you guys have already helped me with the correct black, I was wondering if there was a specific primer I should use. I only ask because it's going on fiberglass and not metal.
Any thoughts ?
Thank you
Any thoughts ?
Thank you
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My 66 did seem to have fair coverage with the red oxide primer but I don't recall seeing much body color when I stripped it. I doubt they masked it when spraying primer and color so it probably got some overspray around the hood opening that was later covered with the blackout.
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Larry
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Do you have an air compressor??? and paint guns???
What black paint are you planning on using and how do you plan on applying it???
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They used it on the body................I don't think anyone would recommend it in the engine bay. Least of all Chevrolet. 
Guess I need to watch my clarity in future posts. I'll try......
Larry
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I was referring to this post, which follows an engine compartment post. It leads one to believe that a guide coat was used in the engine compartment as it was blocked and prepped for paint. As I said, I don't think that's the real story.
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The two color primers were used on exterior body panels as a depth signal when machine sanding. It wasn't necessary on any other areas.
Absolutely nothing was sanded in the engine compartment. Primer and black over unsanded fiberglass. Quite a bit of body color is also seen on the inner fender skirts under the black.
Absolutely nothing was sanded in the engine compartment. Primer and black over unsanded fiberglass. Quite a bit of body color is also seen on the inner fender skirts under the black.
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What brand of paint and color are you using on the firewall and hood.