paintin 'bits' engine bay

[ssmate]

hey guys im gettin me me rocker cover done pro from a mate soon, and though to was bout time to tidy up the engine bay a bit

i want paint me air intake ect . . (circeled in pic) give em a glossy look

just wondering what i should use? like a silicon spray or something?
wont something that will stick and wont have to worry bout re doing every month? any suggestions

[1vngal]

Pic hasn't worked.....

[ssmate]

damn ill try gian

[BOGANV8]

You could try a VHT engine paint from repco and then a clear over the top

You may have to prep the parts up like a quick scuff with a scotch brite pad or similiar

[1vngal]

And use a plastic primer. But make sure the paint you use is heat resistant.

[Jimboss]

There are heaps of the high temp paints and engine enamels around, i would use the VHT stuff myself, as i have used them in the past and are top quality.

[slo_firo]

you dont need to use a plastic primer - scuff it with very fine sand paper then just before you paint it give it a good wipe down with paint thinner, this melts it just slightly and really lets the paint bite into it

its pretty much what plastic primer does anyway

[DM99NM]

you will need heat resistant paint

or get it heat coated and paint it

[DM99NM]

there is a guy in syd called competition coating, he can do it for you, any color and guarantees it wont peel or crack or fade

[vt1538]

If any of those bits get hot enough to need heat resistant paint they would be melted to the bottom of your engine bay by now. Use any quality paint & you will be fine.

[walesy]

Originally Posted by DM99NM

you will need heat resistant paint

or get it heat coated and paint it

no u dont i used cheap **** primer and paint and the heat hasnt bothered it at all!

[jay019]

Looks like I'll be tidying up my engine bay soon.