engine bay painting options, no skilz - rattle cans only Options

[zeezee]

I'm debating engine bay painting. It's not a show car or original paint. Metal has imperfections. Hoping for simple clean finish that hides dirt and flaws.

The car is dark blue. Most of the engine bay is already dark blue.

But dark blue really shows the dirt and imperfections.
Maybe a flat/satin clear coat would help?

Thought about splatter paint - but the stuff I've found is water soluble.

Maybe something textured.
Wrinkle paint? Truck bed liner? Rust-Oleum Multi-Color Textured Spray?

[campbellcj]

I concur about preferring body color vs. black, but it's your car. You can get code or sample-matched rattle cans made up.

A neutral grey is another option.

In addition to careful prep as noted above, also pay attention to masking everything thoroughly. Rattle can nozzles can be imprecise and throw-off mist in all directions. BTDT.