[plak424]

I'm looking to paint some underhood components, anyone know if I need to use a special kind of paint to account for the heat?

[mcqueen]

I think there are paints made to handle high temperatures but your best bet it to have the parts powder coated. I think that tends to last the longest.

[WhtStang00]

you could pick up some engine enamel, i think its rated to 500 degrees, might be wrong. its available at any regular auto store. just remember to do it right and prep the shit out of it so it turns out good!

[99 BLUE V6]

Originally Posted by plak424 I'm looking to paint some underhood components, anyone know if I need to use a special kind of paint to account for the heat?

i removed my alt bracket, ac compressior and bracket, beed blasted eveything and clear coated with hi-temp engine enamel. it turn yellow after a week. so i did it all over again with rust-oleum christal clear enamel.(home depot).that stuff is awsome.so i got some more in black and did water pump and timing cover. oh and yes i disasembled alt to do housing.

[southfour!]

99 BLUE V6

That looks great

[Codeman]

wow 99 blue v6 that is one darn nice looking engine bay!!!!!! hopefully one day mine can look that nice.

[99 BLUE V6]

You dont need money to do that kind of work. Just time and dedication.

[Codeman]

well, you made me want to do some painting. ok, so what if i do not have access to a sand blaster is there any other way i can prepare the metal to be painted? Also i am not much of a painter, but what is this about sanding after you paint? just some help for basics. I am going to be using spray paint, and i am by no means hoping for it to be professional, but i would like it to look nice.

Thanks.

[M.P. Cobra Fan]

I hope you guys don't mind. I wandered in to this section by accident. Don't kill me.

I just wanted to say to 99 Blue that he did a great job.

[99 BLUE V6]

Originally Posted by Codeman well, you made me want to do some painting. ok, so what if i do not have access to a sand blaster is there any other way i can prepare the metal to be painted? Also i am not much of a painter, but what is this about sanding after you paint? just some help for basics. I am going to be using spray paint, and i am by no means hoping for it to be professional, but i would like it to look nice. Thanks.

take it to a local machine shop to have it blasted. or power washes. the reason i beed blasted is to get to the original aluim look. then i clear coat with spray can to preserve that look. you dont have to do that. if you want get creative and change color. i didnt sand anything after painting. it will look professional if you take your time and want it. i stated what kind of paint i used above.
GO FOR IT !!

[Matt.]

looks good, im gonna try it.

[Codeman]

im going to try it also. thanks a lot man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Matt.]

I tryed to Paint 3.8 on my Cai and it turned out terrible , So I guess Ill paint the whole cai.

[9986paulk]

I'm going to be getting that matched spray paint from hovis and try to paint and clearcoat my hood scoop with it when I get it. We did a fender for our taurus that I smashed and it turned out really good.

[99 BLUE V6]

Originally Posted by Matt Stang I tryed to Paint 3.8 on my Cai and it turned out terrible , So I guess Ill paint the whole cai.

SOMETIMES FOR SMALL LETTERS OR NUMBERS YOU CAN dam cap locks- you can use a sharpie they come in all colors

[Matt.]

Originally Posted by 99 BLUE V6 SOMETIMES FOR SMALL LETTERS OR NUMBERS YOU CAN dam cap locks- you can use a sharpie they come in all colors

nah it was like 4"x3" letters which I used masking tape to outline, I should of stenciled it. But sharpies rock

[southfour!]

Post pics lol.

[Safi]

Originally Posted by 99 BLUE V6 SOMETIMES FOR SMALL LETTERS OR NUMBERS YOU CAN dam cap locks- you can use a sharpie they come in all colors

+1 to this...I used a sharpie on my brakes

[99 BLUE V6]

Originally Posted by southfour Post pics lol.

There you go caliper looks great. the power of a good sharpie

[southfour!]

I meant of the failed 3.8 logo attempt lol. Does the sharpie hold up to heat and weather? Or did you put a clear coat on it? Some will just make it run though.