Young_Gun

Well this weekend I think its time I paint under the hood. I don't have the $$ (damn economy - no word yet on those job applications) for plenum and fuel rail covers, ect...

So I figure I'll take that Rustoleum stuff and go to work.

What parts can I easily (as in - can be done with a wrench and screw driver) remove and paint?

If there are any tricks or things I specifically need to mask off EXTRA good, let me know as well

Thanks!

eddypython

first things first, what are you trying to paint ? Sounds like you just want to go to town on anything that is removable lol..

Do it right and it won't look like crap or just wash and spray paint = honda rice crap look

Do your homework on the proper steps before you start spraying.

Young_Gun

Which is exactly why I'm here

I was thinking the top of the fuse box, accents on the plenum, maybe the throttle body, part of the intake, and the reservoir caps

eddypython

well, it will require few more $$ to get the job done right. Just a can of spray paint won't do.

For plastics you need adhesion promoter to get the paint to stick.
metal will require primer. You will also need some sand paper, some alcohol ( to clean stuff off )

Young_Gun

Okay - so - adhesion promoter and I have the rest...

Anything else?

eddypython

do you plan on clearing your paint to maintain it ? You can go glossy or matte.

Look in the how to section. I made a how to on tinting tails and headlights. It's pretty much the same proccess for any plastic + adhesion promoter. You spray the adhesion promoter before you spray anything else. Then you can paint, and clear.

pascal

If you're gonna use rattle cans, I wouldn't pick Rustoleum products for the job.

Try the Seymour brand like "Spruce" for best quality in lacquer paint like semi-gloss black etc... and Enamel for the glossy look.
They also make high temp paint, adhesion promoter etc...