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RustyWa |
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I'm getting close to the painting stage of my engine compartment update. I would like some suggestions on what type of paint I should use.
I stopped at the local paint supply store, they sell PPG products, and talked with the guy there. I'll need to do some spot priming of the bare metal, so he suggested a self-etching primer in a can, an SEM product I believe. For the paint, my car is green metallic, he suggested using a single stage paint. He said a quart of the PPG MTK ($20-$30) which is an acrylic urethane should work good for the engine compartment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) He also said I would need a catylist ($13) and reducer ($20). So how does this sound for a metallic paint application in an engine compartment? Also, I will need to weld in a new battery tray/support and a new engine lid hinge bracket. How critical is it to spray weld-thru primer onto the car where these pieces will be welded to? The weld-thru primer at the autobody store was like $20....and I'm such a cheap bastard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Thanks |
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Working Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 610 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Kent, WA Member No.: 72 ![]() |
Geoff,
Yep, engine is out and the battery tray is out. I've gone to work some on the hell holes and the pass side inner fender with the angle grinder. Everything looks pretty good but I've still got to do some grinding and then a little surface rust treatment around the battery area. I'm a week or two ( or three or four) from actually painting, but I'm hoping I can get some of the welding done in the next week or so and then apply the primer. If you want to stop by and take a look at my progress...."come on down". Thanks for the comments guys. |
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