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Topic: who paints,engine compartment with engine in the car
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DOPE 50
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hey hows it going guys well my car is about to go into the paint shop and just wanted to know if any of you guys knew a shop or someone that did good engine compartment or engine bay painting with the engine still in the car i know its kind of hard but i have been told by a few people that it is possible,the shop that im going to,wont do it,lmk guys any help would be great thanks
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67 SS CHEVY NOVA,CAGED UP,TUBBED,FUEL CELL,ETC..IN THE WORKS.[67SSNOV]
91 INTEGRA ON 17'S
94 Ranger Getting lifted
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evintho
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Do it yourself. It's not that hard! Spray it down with engine degreaser at the car wash, take it home and remove as much as you can, scuff it with red 3M pads, mask it and shoot it with spray cans. I did both my front and rear suspension the same way. It's amazing what some elbow grease and spray cans will accomplish!
I also painted my engine compartment, but the motor is out and I used a gun.
Posts: 285 | From: Santa Rosa | Registered: Apr 2005
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DOPE 50
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first off damn nice work or your car second of all yea i would but the thing is that i have no time or the patience to do all that,ttt
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94 COBRA CLONE CONVERTIBLE
67 SS CHEVY NOVA,CAGED UP,TUBBED,FUEL CELL,ETC..IN THE WORKS.[67SSNOV]
91 INTEGRA ON 17'S
94 Ranger Getting lifted
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88DroptopGT
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Wow great work on those pics. I guess I have to try that now.
Posts: 3978 | From: 707 | Registered: Mar 2003
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87GeeTee
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Originally posted by DOPE 50:
first off damn nice work or your car second of all yea i would but the thing is that i have no time or the patience to do all that,ttt
That's even my excuse. But, if you REALLY wanted to. I bet you would make the time, and gain the patience to do so bro.
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Posts: 4278 | From: San Pablo | Registered: Aug 2005
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Gnari-Garage
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Originally posted by evintho:
Do it yourself. It's not that hard! Spray it down with engine degreaser at the car wash, take it home and remove as much as you can, scuff it with red 3M pads, mask it and shoot it with spray cans. I did both my front and rear suspension the same way. It's amazing what some elbow grease and spray cans will accomplish!
I also painted my engine compartment, but the motor is out and I used a gun.
ALL i have to say is WOW! What year is the vehical?
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Posts: 4017 | From: 916-sacramento | Registered: Aug 2003
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evintho
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It's an '89 Mustang convertible. I'm chronicling the buildup on my cardomain page. Click on the link in my sig, to see.
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Eddie510-
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Hey man if you can can you pls let me know what kinda spray paint and the grade on the sandpaper? we just got some 5 lug conversion fronts for a fox and we are going to paint the spindles and caliper, thanks eddie
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NorCalRydaz
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U don't use sand paper . U use a red scuff pad made by 3m. I think its equal 2 like 400 grit. Also use any flat black it's look clean. Don't use glossy black looks 2 beaned out for under coating. For your front calipers make sure you do a good job scuffing, then clean it off good with degreaser, mask it up so u don't get overspray everywhere and then use High temp paint for that. If u got questions just ask.. good luck man
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Eddie510-
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Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:
U don't use sand paper . U use a red scuff pad made by 3m. I think its equal 2 like 400 grit. Also use any flat black it's look clean. Don't use glossy black looks 2 beaned out for under coating. For your front calipers make sure you do a good job scuffing, then clean it off good with degreaser, mask it up so u don't get overspray everywhere and then use High temp paint for that. If u got questions just ask.. good luck man
Thannks Bro!my boy always see u up in sanjose ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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Bizob
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Originally posted by evintho:
It's an '89 Mustang convertible. I'm chronicling the buildup on my cardomain page. Click on the link in my sig, to see.
cleen build-up man ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 1147 | From: 916 | Registered: Nov 2003
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evintho
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Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:
U don't use sand paper . U use a red scuff pad made by 3m. I think its equal 2 like 400 grit. Also use any flat black it's look clean. Don't use glossy black looks 2 beaned out for under coating. For your front calipers make sure you do a good job scuffing, then clean it off good with degreaser, mask it up so u don't get overspray everywhere and then use High temp paint for that.
EXACTLY what he said!! ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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Check out 'Thunderstang'!
Posts: 285 | From: Santa Rosa | Registered: Apr 2005
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vpr_klr
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you ever going to pick up your hood?
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Posts: 893 | From: Livermore | Registered: Oct 2003
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