Paint for engine compartment
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From: Johnsburg IL
Paint for engine compartment
I am pulling the engine in my 69 and want to clean the compartment up some. I am not trying to make a show car, just clean up. Thought about using bed-liner paint but probably would be tuff to remove if I ever wanted.
What's the best paint to use on the inside fenders and fire wall? Also, suggested degreaser or cleaning with damaging?
Thank you very much for suggestions.
What's the best paint to use on the inside fenders and fire wall? Also, suggested degreaser or cleaning with damaging?
Thank you very much for suggestions.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i used simple green as adegreaser and regular aerosol paint....i used rustoleum satin black on the fire wall and gloss grey/gloss black in other areas....
Racer
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I used Eastwood Underhood Black. It's laquer in a nice spray can. Painted the firewall and inner fenders 10 years ago on my 69 and it still looks great. Nice "semi-gloss" that holds up well. Prep is most important regardless of paint. I use Dupont 3939 to remove all grease and oils prior to painting.
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From: Yorktown VA
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Originally Posted by 427V8
Automotive paint is the best. a basecoat / clear coat will resist all fluids, even brake fluid. rustoleum will bubble if you wave a can of brake fluid over the paint.
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by Buzzardz_vette
I never heard of "Eastwood Underhood Black". Where do you get it?
Eddie
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Buzzardz_vette
I did not know that about Rustoleum, though I do know that spilled gas will take it right off. I never heard of "Eastwood Underhood Black". Where do you get it?
once the rustoleum is cured it is very resistant to chemicals....problem is it takes a long time to fully dry
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Melting Slicks
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From: Yorktown VA
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
once the rustoleum is cured it is very resistant to chemicals....problem is it takes a long time to fully dry
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
once the rustoleum is cured it is very resistant to chemicals....problem is it takes a long time to fully dry
Use real paint. It's worth it.
Besides a spray gun is easier on the hands than a rattle can
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From: leroy n.y.
if your painting the top of cross member the master cylinder or stuff like that use por-15 it goes on great and wont come off with nothin you spill on it they even make it for exhaust manifolds!!
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by 427V8
rustoleum is horrible paint, it barely deserves the crappy rattle can stigma.
Use real paint. It's worth it.
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Use real paint. It's worth it.
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well thats quite a statement....anyway i have had good luck with rustoleum over the past 20 yrs and will continue to use it.
