Had an idea...

Zatrekaz · March 28th, 2010, 05:13 PM

While cleaning my engine bat today I noticed that the paint in there is looking REALLY faded. Its almost down to the primer in spots.

So it needs some paint... now theres no way I can afford to have the engine removed and a real paint shop hit the engine bay. I don't even want to think about how much that would be.

So, my idea is to do it myself with some rattle can. My idea is to take everything out from the sides that I can, easily. Tape/cover off what I can not get out, and go to town. I would not be worried about a perfect gloss finish, so the only sanding would be the prep and primer. I would not be chaning the color, so the areas I can not get to will not be that noticeable.

Sound like a good idea? I know it will not be GREAT looking, but it will be better than seriously faded red.

nuStang · March 28th, 2010, 05:43 PM

Sure, my friend did it with spray can truck bed liner, and it came out great. I dont know if he even used primer, but the bed liner is stickier/textured anyway

Zatrekaz · March 28th, 2010, 05:50 PM

That makes sense with the bed liner to give it some protection, but I will stay away from that and just do color hehe.

It wouldn't cost much... some sandpaper, tape, newspaper, primer, color, and clear.

nuStang · March 28th, 2010, 05:51 PM

Make sure to post pics

00BlueMustang · March 28th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by nuStang

Make sure to post pics

Oh he will

sickfox · March 28th, 2010, 06:48 PM

Use tinfoil to cover some things up makes it easy to wrap and it stays put!

travis_afx · March 28th, 2010, 07:19 PM

Good idea Z, cant hurt. Its not like youll make it look any worse lol.

Use red scotch brite for the sanding. It will make it sooooooo much easier than using sandpaper scuffing that stuff up.

March 28th, 2010, 05:13 PM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Had an idea... While cleaning my engine bat today I noticed that the paint in there is looking REALLY faded. Its almost down to the primer in spots. So it needs some paint... now theres no way I can afford to have the engine removed and a real paint shop hit the engine bay. I don't even want to think about how much that would be. So, my idea is to do it myself with some rattle can. My idea is to take everything out from the sides that I can, easily. Tape/cover off what I can not get out, and go to town. I would not be worried about a perfect gloss finish, so the only sanding would be the prep and primer. I would not be chaning the color, so the areas I can not get to will not be that noticeable. Sound like a good idea? I know it will not be GREAT looking, but it will be better than seriously faded red. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

March 28th, 2010, 05:50 PM	#3
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	That makes sense with the bed liner to give it some protection, but I will stay away from that and just do color hehe. It wouldn't cost much... some sandpaper, tape, newspaper, primer, color, and clear. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

March 28th, 2010, 07:19 PM	#7
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good idea Z, cant hurt. Its not like youll make it look any worse lol. Use red scotch brite for the sanding. It will make it sooooooo much easier than using sandpaper scuffing that stuff up. __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

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March 28th, 2010, 05:43 PM	#2
nuStang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Convertible V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sure, my friend did it with spray can truck bed liner, and it came out great. I dont know if he even used primer, but the bed liner is stickier/textured anyway

March 28th, 2010, 05:51 PM	#4
nuStang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Convertible V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,022 iTrader: 1 reviews	Make sure to post pics

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