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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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is there a easy way to paint the engine with out taking it out of the car if so what should i do ???
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Start taping off like a mad man.....
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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is there a easy way to paint the engine with out taking it out of the car if so what should i do ???
As life is, seldom is somthing botheasy and worthwhile!

It will be very difficult for you to paint an engine in the car, but you could get the visible spots well enough to bake it look better.

You might try taking some stuff off of the top and the front of the engine, hoses, wires, alternator, air cleaned, valve covers,etc and painting these (some of them) while they are off, and painting what parts of the engine you can get to while they are off.

To me the hardest part would be cleaning (and scuffing)the engine well enough to get good adhesion of the paint.

This will be kind of a tough job, but it should be doable over a weekend.
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Here is a good article about how to do it.
http://links.vintage-mustang.com/FAQ...detailing.html
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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thanks everybody for your input
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