[DeTomaso] Engine Detail, Hood Vent refurbish questions

[Michael Shortt]

90% of painting is the preparation of the surface area., a great primer that
has been slightly roughed up will always look better when painted than
anything else, for the black in the area that you mention and if you really
want a high gloss, PPG makes a two part epoxy system that dries tough enough
to resist chipping, etc.

I'd have the vents powder coated for the best possible result, they will
have samples to look at with regard to color and sheen, I'd always walk
outside and compare it to the car in the sun.

Michael in Savannah.

On Jan 22, 2008 2:36 PM, clay willmott <claywillmott at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> Engine Bay:
> Does anyone have any recs on specific paint types to give a shiny black
> appearance in the engine bay? I want to freshen up the black coating without
> removing the engine/Line-X etc.  It seems you could repaint it safely if you
> cover everything well with plastic/tape and were careful.  I sprayed a small
> amount of satin black Rustoleum on a test area but I didnt like the look.
> Ideas/suggestion?
>
> Plastic Black Hood Vents:
> I have the ABS black plastic rectangular hood vents and the paint keeps
> peeling off.  I see Byers has them new in Aluminum but I want to refurbish
> mine if possible. Will any special paint adhere long term to the plastic
> without peeling with the wind and heat in that area?  It appears they were
> painted with semi gloss originally.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Clay
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