Rattle can, that is.


What is the best you have used? I unfortunately don't have the funds to have my engine compartment professionally painted, but I want it to look good and be durable. I'm going to make sure it's prepped right, but what paint to use? Okay, it doesn't have to be rattle can, but some type of do-it-yourself stuff.

Thanks!!

I did mine in something called Zero-Rust. It's a reasonably priced enamel at $20 a quart, it went on well, and it looks just like original equipment black. Another thing that works well is black epoxy primer although it's a lot more expensive.

Tom

Is it just sprayed on with an air supply?

Sherwin-Williams Semi Gloss black #1613. Nice looking for an under hood black. However, it is not very durable at all. It will not stand up to carb cleaner or gasoline.

eatswood products are very good and reasonably priced.

mike

If you are going to rattle can it,Krylon Semi Gloss Black works very well and is durable.

I agree with mr.4speed, and would add plain old rustolium, does a nice enough job, in the wheel wells and such. seems pretty tough too.

I really think that the clean look of new paint on a nicely prepped surface will make all the difference even beyond what type of paint.

Get yourself some degreeser, and those red scuff pads, seem to work pretty nice.
And really clean, make sure there is no trace of dust, or greese left before you spray,
and you'll be surprised how nice it will look.

Krylon is my spray paint of choice. Has been for years. Just keep in mind it's only spray paint so it's only going to be so good and last so long.

What ever paint you decide to use make sure that you start with a wax and grease remover. You can get it from your local auto paint supplier.

You can get the right paint from a paint supplier in spray cans. They put whatever you want into the cans.