Painting Wheel Wells and Engine Bay, What do you recommend? |
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Painting Wheel Wells and Engine Bay, What do you recommend? |
Britain Smith |
Sep 2 2003, 11:06 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
I started removing all the nasty road grime and undercoating from the wheel wells and under the car this weekend with a hand grinder fitted with a coarse wire bit. It will take quite a while to cover the entire car, but it is worth it IMHO. I also removed the sound insulation material from the engine bay and started grinding that area also.
My Question: -What do you all recommend on using to repaint both the underbody of the car and the engine bay? I was thinking on POR-15 for the underbody and wheel wells, will this look good under there and hold up to the elements? What about the engine compartment? Will POR-15 withstand the heat? I would like to paint the engine bay possibly red, what paint is good for this? -Britain (IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/912Misc/images/125_2593_JPG.jpg) |
Britain Smith |
Sep 2 2003, 11:24 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
What about protecting the seems? I am removing a crappy rubber spray that I put on there, the factor coating stuff, seem sealer crap, and some paint in some areas. To make matters worse, my arm goes to sleep under the car. It will take me a while, but I think it is worth it.
Do you think I should removed the suspension components to get all those areas also? The engine bay is going to look awesome when I am done with it...especially with the carbon fiber shroud. -Britain |
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