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03-22-2003, 11:56 AM
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Car: 1992 formula WS6
Engine: none
Transmission: 700R4
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What kind of paint should I use for my engine bay. Por-15 or regular black paint with a **** load of clear coats.
03-22-2003, 06:32 PM
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Car: 1992 formula WS6
Engine: none
Transmission: 700R4
yes the engine is out there is no a/c and no heater box. I welded sheet metal over all the holes, and welded over some other holes too. I sand some rust away too. The Formula is a teal looking color. I think a gloss black look would look sweet. but i do not know if i should use por-15 or paint .
03-22-2003, 06:43 PM
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I used 3 cans of high temp engine enamel on mine, no clear. Looks great. i did it while the motor was out though. I wouldn't to POR 15. May come out kindy funny lookin.
03-24-2003, 10:23 PM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
Standard spray paint will hold up fine to underhood temps. Obviously, the better paint (if we're talking spray bombs) you buy though, the better wear resistance it will have (i.e., wal-mart 98¢ gloss black is not as durable as Krylon). Unless you have a serious rust problem that needs taming, I wouldn't worry about something such as por-15.
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03-25-2003, 12:43 PM
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Car: 1986 camaro
Engine: 383 sbc
Transmission: th-400
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 10 bolt/Detroit TrueTrac 4.
i used a 15$ gallon of rustoleum gloss black oil based paint. it turned out good and pretty tough. it took a lot of pressure from me and a screwdriver to scrap some off.
03-26-2003, 09:28 AM
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Car: 1986 camaro
Engine: 383 sbc
Transmission: th-400
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 10 bolt/Detroit TrueTrac 4.
i have one at home. its not very good of quality and a little dirty from dust from sitting for a bit but i will put it up once i get home.
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