Engine Comparment Paint Type.
Burning Brakes
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What I did was to wash well with a detergent soap, sand to your desired smoothness, wash with soap, then use a good plastic adhesion promoter, then prime and spray. I used paint/primer from these guys -www.automotivetouchup.com. Will match your color code perfectly, not high temp but should not need it for your plastic engine parts. Others on here have used paints from auto parts and big box. Important step is the preperation, want to be sure to get all the oils off the pieces even new pieces have some on them. Do a search there's plenty of info. "Painting Plastic Parts". Good luck with your project
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Regular automotive paint will hold up just fine - base coat/clear coat. Just be sure to use a good primer first.
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This is my wife's car. I just used standard car paint on the painted parts. Same as used on the interior parts and the exterior.
Most important is good primer and prep, prep, prep....
Added some pinstriping to a few pieces.
Most important is good primer and prep, prep, prep....
Added some pinstriping to a few pieces.
Last edited by 99mallett; Jan 3, 2012 at 10:48 PM.
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