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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
So on Monday I yanked out the motor on the hatch and threw it into the vert so now my hatch is technically a roller. Now that I have everything out I want to clean up and get the engine bay looking nice. Big question is how much paint should I buy to spray my engine bay?
 
Posted by 90GTSleeepr (Member # 9609) on :
 
Depends/ single stage or Base Clear
 
Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
1 qt
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
A qt will be more than enough
 
Posted by El komander (Member # 10751) on :
 
As much as you need lol [patriot]
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 90GTSleeepr:
Depends/ single stage or Base Clear
It's just the engine bay so single stage is good enough for me.
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Are u goin thru that company I sent u? If u do single stage get the medium reducer and reduce paint down 4:1:1. 4 parts paint 1 part Hardner 1 part reducer. 3 coats 15-20 min flash time
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
Are u goin thru that company I sent u? If u do single stage get the medium reducer and reduce paint down 4:1:1. 4 parts paint 1 part Hardner 1 part reducer. 3 coats 15-20 min flash time
Yeah most likely I will. N ok I'll do some reading my uncle has been painting parts on his car so he probably knows more about what u just said. Lol
 
Posted by SLOWBACK 67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
Neight.
Just visualize that engine compartment as a brick wall, the HVLP gun as a mere can of spray paint & let your natural instincts take control of your hand.
 
Posted by 87_ssp (Member # 11152) on :
 
Before with a can of primer
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After two spray cans that I had matched at a local paint store & a can of clear coat all for under 45 bucks
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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67:
Neight.
Just visualize that engine compartment as a brick wall, the HVLP gun as a mere can of spray paint & let your natural instincts take control of your hand.
Haha if its that I can do it all day!

87_ssp: that's just regular spray cans? If it is it might be worth a shot see how it comes out.
 
Posted by 98 ROUSH (Member # 10309) on :
 
looks good neight
 
Posted by 87_ssp (Member # 11152) on :
 
NEIGHT: I had the cans color matched their like 15 bucks a can .
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 87_ssp:
NEIGHT: I had the cans color matched their like 15 bucks a can .
Where at? On a website or place? I need oxford white.
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
quote:
Originally posted by 87_ssp:
NEIGHT: I had the cans color matched their like 15 bucks a can .
Where at? On a website or place? I need oxford white.
They have oxford white at oreillys
 
Posted by 91redmustang (Member # 10019) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
Are u goin thru that company I sent u? If u do single stage get the medium reducer and reduce paint down 4:1:1. 4 parts paint 1 part Hardner 1 part reducer. 3 coats 15-20 min flash time
can you give us the name of the company? looking to paint my engine bay soon.
 




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