what colour spray for engine cover?

[bones308]

hi all

what type for spraypaint and colour to use on a engine cover for a vt V6 ,at the moment paint looks faded and i would like to clean up the engine bay and keep the look close to factory as possible ( the cover with V6 3800 and has 4x nuts )

thanks

[HSV5L]

use the $12.50 cans i forgot the brand its at sca. The colour is simmilar but better ford platnum.

[sweefu]

I'd use something semi heat resistant, like brake caliper paint (300degree C) or something similar.

[bones308]

do you need primer?
so any heat reisitant paint (engine or wheels) will be OK?

[SE85VT]

I painted mine about a month ago and have not had a problem ye i painted it bermuda blue same colour as the car what i did was sanded the cover back primed using plastic primer first it was a blue can from super cheep about $20 and then did 2 coats of the blue about 30because it was touch up paint then 2 coats of clear and yeah it turned out great photo below

[GothicKidd]

do you need primer?
so any heat reisitant paint (engine or wheels) will be OK?

I'll be completly honest; I've painted two of my familys engine covers with regular Matte black spray cans, all I did was sanded it back and gave it 4 odd layers. People suggest Primer and heat resistant paint or else it'll have problems.. Had these covers painted for over 6 months now and one of them travel over 1000k's weekly and paint is still as good as it was. - Also painted rocker covers on my brothers car and still good.
but each to there own I guess.

And for colour choice; Either simular colour to your car or a matte black (looks good IMO)

[HSV5L]

I never use plastic primer i only use spray putty over scratches just paint it black looks good too.

[Drawnnite]

for engine covers just use the SCA export paint.
every now and then they do deals of 4 for $10.
so 1 clear 2 of paint for cover and 1 of your choice

the engine cover shouldnt really take that much heat. so i wouldnt suggest forking out for hi temp stuff.

you shouldnt need to prime. but i would.
also just sand it back with 320 grit paper.

sand, paint, light sand (with like 600 grit), paint, light sand, paint, (repeat sand. paint if you wish)
i would also clear coat for the shiny effect =P

ive painted my own rocker covers and engine cover in black/chrome to match car.
looks really good when it matches the car = idea for you =P

[MATTonee]

i primed and then sprayed like 4 light coates came up well.. poor quality photo...

[bones308]

thanks Guy's
sprayed the engine cover on the weekend (x3 primer and x4 silver engine top coat ) looks good for now,lets see how long it will last!
had the car from new,and like to keep it looking clean and neat, yes I'm an older guy but still a rev head.

[Drawnnite]

also tip:
lightly coat the 4 nuts with chrome paint (or anything you have tbh)
makes them look brand new.

[VZ Thunder SS]

Normal matte spray paint will normally suffice for engine covers..

[rb30vlsl]

use primer then heat proof engine paint and heat proof clear coat and she'll be right

[bones308]

thanks for the tips, i'll buy some heat proof clear coat ,and give it a few coats

great site, being an older person ,you young guy's know your things!