Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hi all, had a idea today...(here we go) My engine bay is in that normal primer like colour paint, i was wondering, so many people paint engine bay parts with hammerite heat paint, could i do my actual engine bay in hammertie matt black heat paint? id do it by hand using paint bruses, rekon i can do it, just want it to look clean and hate the way it is, would it be ok to paint it with this stuff?Obviously id clean the bay before i start, id do that by hand to as im not sure about using a hose with all those little electrics in there. http://www.choiceful.com/choiceful-id-2817-Hammerite-Matt-Black-High-Heat-Paint-250ml.html Seeming as i have nothing but free time and the weather is on a plus side, i thought it would be a good idea to do it when my supra comes home what do we all think? Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 It'll be fine Kev. I'd go for the spray can though and do a bit of masking etc. Brush for the niggly bits perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Cheers mate:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 mine is sprayed matt black, a little time masking and removing the easy bits will give you a better look mate, although i cheated and got someone else to do it:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Is that your supe in your avatar?? I would imagine it would be ok to do but as said, use a tin instead. I have seen that you have sprayed things in the past/prepped stuff etc so im sure you will prep it all properly first. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks mate(s) no kieren not my supra, but my one LOOKS EXACTLY the same, just dont have a cam:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 A hose should be no problem, a pressure washer no, as long as there are no naked electrics exposed(like custom wiring e.t.c), all connectors are connected and you dont create a little pool near the coil packs you should be fine, Plenty of degreaser and it will be mint, again I wouldnt brush either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ill pop down halfords to get some degreaser + heat proof paint, never used heat paint in cans but if gaz1's supra has had it done, then it has to be ok to use...but ill be doing all of it by hand, not worth the risk of damaging something in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Strip as much off as you can bud then mask the hell out of everything. Make sure you degrease everything really well. Alloy wheel cleaner is good,(non acidic type). I am doing mine this weekend but i am going gloss black to match my engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Would love to see plenty of pics of your progress on this one mate..! Sounds like something I would like to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Think im getting to fussed with the car, got my supra home today (looks fantastic), was looking at the bay, its not that bad, would just be extra hastle for me to do, rekon a good old hand clean will make it look smart, and a new apexi airfilter as i have those old HKS ones:S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I love the Matt Black idea. I was going to do it too if I decide to rip my engine out during the single conversion Post pics mate, looking forward to seeing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supragall Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 got any pics yet ?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 havnt even started yet, been to busy with other things;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 What about Satin Black ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_silva Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 ive got my engine bay all with matt black paint??!?! i can post some pics if you guys want!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 ive got my engine bay all with matt black paint??!?! i can post some pics if you guys want!! Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 yea why not:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 my one LOOKS EXACTLY the same, just dont have a cam:D You sound like the new Niz Kev Is it going to be an engine out job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) No way, just needs tidying up:) might just get some chemicals together and give it a good scrub/wipe clean Edited July 28, 2008 by CoolsBlue (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_silva Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 ok guys... as most of you know i had my engine bits all polished!! but, dam it is hard work to keep if clean and shiny!! so here you go my new engine bay pics!! please have in mind IT IS NOT FINISHED!!! im waiting for my new rubbers(vaccum pipes... etc) in red!! here you go: and close up: What do you guys think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 me like!!!! (well blackie said im the new niz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 me like!!!! (well blackie said im the new niz) Ke-niz mates It looks good but far too much effort and easy to get wrong i should think, Just clean it well imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_silva Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 black good to clean!! easy than polish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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