Engine compartment almost done!
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Tyler, TX
Engine compartment almost done!
Well today I worked up the ambition to paint the engine compartment and get some stuff cleaned up.
I'm very happy with the result.
BEFORE:
(old crappy small air cleaner and shock towers that needed TLC)
MASKING:
(I think I over did it, but I did not want to risk a $3500 paint job)
NOW:
New edelbrock air cleaner and finned "mustang" A/C cover. New edelbrock valve covers coming soon.
I'm very happy with the result.
BEFORE:
(old crappy small air cleaner and shock towers that needed TLC)
MASKING:
(I think I over did it, but I did not want to risk a $3500 paint job)
NOW:
New edelbrock air cleaner and finned "mustang" A/C cover. New edelbrock valve covers coming soon.
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RE: Engine compartment almost done!
Looks clean. The air cleaner, wires and compressor plate really make a classy statement. Paint your compressor clutch, and any unused pulley grooves to get rid of the rust.
I do agree with Dan66 though. Flat black will be hard to keep clean. It's almost like a sponge. Where as Satin Black, seals better, and cleans up easy.
You also might want to pick up a couple of the anti-corrosion felt battery post washers. They will really help keep down the corrosion on your battery terminals. If you go to a Napa store they have the black ones that fit either post. Whatever you do stay away from the red gell they give you. The washers will do everything you need.
I do agree with Dan66 though. Flat black will be hard to keep clean. It's almost like a sponge. Where as Satin Black, seals better, and cleans up easy.
You also might want to pick up a couple of the anti-corrosion felt battery post washers. They will really help keep down the corrosion on your battery terminals. If you go to a Napa store they have the black ones that fit either post. Whatever you do stay away from the red gell they give you. The washers will do everything you need.
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RE: Engine compartment almost done!
ORIGINAL: nualln
I choose a high-temp paint, which turned out to be very flat.
I choose a high-temp paint, which turned out to be very flat.
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From: Tyler, TX
RE: Engine compartment almost done!
I was looking at Eastwoods "under hood paint," which is a semi-gloss made especially for that application.
UNDER HOOD BLACK
I might put a coat of that on next weekend when I have time to remask it.
I would rather put the time and effort into it and make it look good, rather than looking like a chalkboard.
UNDER HOOD BLACK
I might put a coat of that on next weekend when I have time to remask it.
I would rather put the time and effort into it and make it look good, rather than looking like a chalkboard.
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RE: Engine compartment almost done!
ORIGINAL: nualln
I was looking at Eastwoods "under hood paint," which is a semi-gloss made especially for that application.
I was looking at Eastwoods "under hood paint," which is a semi-gloss made especially for that application.