Engine bay paint

[SSDDBRONCO]

Hey y’all looking to spray paint my engine bay black. I don’t have a good air compressor so aerosol can is really my best option unless I get an electric spray gun

What brand have you used and how has it been holding up?

PS… Anyone use John Deere Blitz Black? I’m reading great results with the perfect sheen for that aerosol can.

Thanks!

 

[Rustytruck]

I used rubberised under coat as it will stick and not flake off under less than Ideal surface conditions. allot of scrubbing and cleaning necessary. steel wool pads and scotch brite pasa are easy to use around stuff in the way. before you spray go to the thrift store and buy cheep aluminium foil to use as masking paper. easy to wrap around odd ball shapes and stays in place. remove the battery before you start wrapping stuff. flop the hood all the way back and bungee it in place. When your done you will like the results but you will wish you pulled the motor and sprayed it body color like the factory did.

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

I used rubberised under coat as it will stick and not flake off under less than Ideal surface conditions. allot of scrubbing and cleaning necessary. steel wool pads and scotch brite pasa are easy to use around stuff in the way. before you spray go to the thrift store and buy cheep aluminium foil to use as masking paper. easy to wrap around odd ball shapes and stays in place. remove the battery before you start wrapping stuff. flop the hood all the way back and bungee it in place. When your done you will like the results but you will wish you pulled the motor and sprayed it body color like the factory did.

Well… I do have the motor pulled

My bronco is white. Do you think rattle can in gloss white will come out nice?

 

[cannunz546]

I have used Eastwood products on my engine bays. I have two that were sprayed over 30 years ago and are still holding up great.

 

[trailerjack]

if you are on a budget, I one time used the rustoleum satin primer / paint in one spray cans. I prepped it the best I could and I think it looked nice, but definitely not show quality.

 

[904Bronco]

One of my local paint shops will load single stage paint in a spray can, I have had good luck with that. I prefer body color in a Bronco engine compartment, my choice...
I repainted one engine compartment black, but that was because the PO that painted it, did it with the engine in place. That was a bastard, as I did a test area with a rattle can, and it lifted the existing paint.
Eastwood makes pretty good paint, love their Chassis paint options... when they will ship it to CA.

Assuming that your White is Wimbledon white? SEM makes that color in a rattle can. Most automotive paint stores carry the SEM brand.
Pic below is single stage in a can.

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

One of my local paint shops will load single stage paint in a spray can, I have had good luck with that. I prefer body color in a Bronco engine compartment, my choice...
I repainted one engine compartment black, but that was because the PO that painted it, did it with the engine in place. That was a bastard, as I did a test area with a rattle can, and it lifted the existing paint.
Eastwood makes pretty good paint, love their Chassis paint options... when they will ship it to CA.

Assuming that your White is Wimbledon white? SEM makes that color in a rattle can. Most automotive paint stores carry the SEM brand.
Pic below is single stage in a can.

That's a good idea. I'll find a local paint shop to see if they can match my white as close as possible.
To be honest Im not sure what color white it is but Wimbledon white seems kind of like an off white and mine is more of a white shade.

I should ask. What did you do for body prep before spray painting it?
Thanks

 

[Broncobowsher]

The quality of the outcome will be based more on the quality of the prep. If you are painting over dirt and crud, it will look like you painted over dirt and crud. Prep is the key. Spend the hour to protect/remove what shouldn't be painted (wiring harness, washer bottle, solenoid, horn, etc.) and that will make a huge difference in the final outcome.

As for painting the engine bay white on a white Bronco, go for it. With good prep it will come out nice.

 

[Rustytruck]

Its all the same steps as doing the out side. wash with a good detergent scrubbing in all the nooks and crannies with your wife's tooth brush. rinse well blow dry with compressed air. sand and blend any rough, rusted or scratch areas. prime any bare metal. sand again and then clean with wax and grease remover. then get the paint your going to use , cover everywhere you don't want to paint. then wait for good weather and paint it.

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

What grit do y’all recommend for sanding? I bought red scotch pads already. Is that enough or should I use something a little more aggressive?

 

[BGBronco]

If you're just doing a scuff / painting over the previous color, the reds are fine.

 

[904Bronco]

I think everyone else answered your question, prep is very imortant to the outcome - finished product.

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

Ok looks like I'll have a lot of work to tackle. I went ahead and went to a local paint shop and had them color match my white.
I'll be using 2k spray can paint so hopefully my prep is good enough that the job comes out nice.
Thanks for all the help and recommendations!