i've sanded the engine bay already now all i need is the paint. My question is what kind of paint should i use. do i use a primer underneath the paint?
I know I can do a good looking job with the off the shelf stuff but I wonder about its durability vs. a professional job? (quality of rustoleum primer [grey, not red] vs. professional, etc)....
So is there an option between off the shelf spray paint and professional paint jobs for engine compartments?
The cost difference between the two is so large that it makes me wonder...
Prime it first and then use a good Bedliner and give it a nice textured look. There is a description of how its done in the engine bay thread as mentioned above. Looks great and easily 'touched up' afterwards by simply giving it another shot of the Bedliner. Its easy to clean, tough and looks good.
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Prime it first and then use a good Bedliner and give it a nice textured look. There is a description of how its done in the engine bay thread as mentioned above. Looks great and easily 'touched up' afterwards by simply giving it another shot of the Bedliner. Its easy to clean, tough and looks good.
+1 bed liner rocks and you can always paint over it for color, that is what I did. The cheap stuff from NAPA works great. Engine bay thread. http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3591007/tm.htm
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