Paint

[Lebedin8654]

I am thinking of painting my engine bay while my car is down! i am wanting to do it the same color as the car. Has anyone done this that could give me some tips or info on where i can find the paint?

 

[1996slowstang]

I would first wipe everything down with wax and grease remover,sand it with 800 grit sand paper or a red scuff pad as far as buying the paint find someone near you that sells paint I would put ppg or dupont on it thats just my opinion.After you get it covered with good paint then I would put 2 good coats of clear on it and this job will be done.

 

[MustangChris]

what color? if its something simple, like black, id get ppg; but if its something complex, like laser red, id go to a ford dealer and get it.

also: dont forget the primer. Ive never painted an engine bay, but when we painted my fender, we forgot to primer, and it orange peeled. :-(

 

[g36 monkey]

primer is always a must IMO
about the coloring, i would also say head to a dealer and see if you can order some legitimate factory paint.

otherwise, i have had good experience with duplicolor quite regularly

 

[Lebedin8654]

It is that metallic blue ford color. should i do the dealer or aftermarket? What does a quart of paint usually run?

 

[lrall]

duder....just go black. It looks SICK and you dont have to worry about matching paint codes or color or anything. Black makes it way easy...trust me