Appearance
02/16/07
Engine Bay
I decided to spruce up the engine bay, make it look presentable.
Unfortunately, all work has to be done with the engine in the car, so coverage is limited.
I do what i can, though.
Unadultered Engine Bay
Tools
Duplicolor (temp):
High Temp Primer (1200)
Metalcast Ground Layer (500)
Metalcast Gunmetal (500)
Metalcast Blue (500)
Engine Enamel Glossy Black (500)
Engine Enamel Clear (500)
VFW:
Flame Resistant Blue (2000)
The engine bay was cleaned with degreaser and a mild detergent afterwards to ensure there were no unnecessary contaminants and/or grease.
Laying Down the Primer
Primer on everything, to ensure that all the parts would uniformly show the same shade of color.
Laying the Ground Layer
On top of primer, all portions of the engine recieving Metalcast paint was added a reflective and light base, the "Ground Layer".
Fuel rail receiving ground layer
It's hard to decide what portions of the engine will recieve colorful highlights without making the engine bay look gaudy.
Transmission and intake Manifold completed
Here is the Gunmetal and Blue colors that was chosen.
Overspray isn't taken serious, it will be covered with a layer of black.
Engine Mounts being painted
One of the most important issues is to make sure you cover and mask well!
Nothing is worse than shoddy overspray on your finished products.
Fuel Rail finished, set in place
I definitely give two thumbs up to gunmetal and blue. I was wary at first, but I am very happy with the contrasting colors.
Cold Air Intake painted Gunmetal
Reassembled the right side of the engine bay. There are a few areas that need touch ups, such as the area around the fuse box and around the master cylinder, but I can get those without having to have the whole side disassembled.
Valve Cover Finished Painted.
(Continued....)
