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04-09-2008, 11:56 AM
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Location: Edison, NJ
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Paint engine areas Flat Black Or Glossy Black
I put this in my engine detailing thread but since not many people went to it I started a new one. I bought all the paint and stuff needed to repaint areas of the engine bay especially above the radiator, and head light assemblies. The stock paint was flat black. Should I repaint them in flat black? or should I redo the whole area in Glossy black for better show quality? What do you think?
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04-09-2008, 12:01 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Flat. Glossy will show any imperfection and that will not be good for show. Also, glossy will detract from any other shiny parts under your hood.
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04-09-2008, 12:20 PM
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You know the area where the hood latches in? I have seen that painted in Glossy and it seems to look nice. I wish some members would post some detailed engines that were painted in that manner.
Last edited by firebirdcrazy; 04-09-2008 at 12:21 PM.
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04-09-2008, 04:24 PM
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The only reason it was flat black from the factory is, they were too cheap to clearcoat it at the factory. I think they look great with a gloss finish. This is a guy on another board that has an amazing car. I hope he doesent mind me posting it.
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04-09-2008, 04:39 PM
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Sliderule / Moderator
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I disagree, go gloss. It gives the car a more none factory look, much more custom. Also when you use gloss ( and I also cleared ) it cleans up so much nicer. A little detailer spray on a rag cleans all the dust and such right off.
I sanded my engine bay: radiator support, fendors, firewall etc. With 600 grit before painting so I have a nice looking finish.
My new web site isn't done, but if you want send me your E-mail addr and I'll send you a few pics.
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04-09-2008, 05:48 PM
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Search for some pics of SmokingSS's engine bay. He just repainted and cleared his and it looks great.
::edit:: Nevermind, I see he already posted them in your other thread.
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04-09-2008, 06:35 PM
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Clear looks fantastic, but you can also use SEMI-GLOSS. Make sure you get the surface 100% clean or you'll get fish eyes that will look even worse. I like CLEAR on the BODY colored parts and SEMI GLOSS on the BLACK colored parts. It makes the BODY colored parts stand out more.
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04-09-2008, 10:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pampered-Z
Also when you use gloss ( and I also cleared ) it cleans up so much nicer. A little detailer spray on a rag cleans all the dust and such right off.
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Thats the main reason I go with a glossy finish. On my 327 it blows oil from the breather under heavy acceleration and I just hit that with some cleaner and it comes right off.
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04-10-2008, 08:27 AM
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http://nordiccamaros.se/z28/z28.htm
look at his Camaro Z28 photos, engine bay is very clean and gloss black. looks real nice just everything has to be kept clean.
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04-10-2008, 09:38 AM
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Well I spent half the night in my garage last night and painted up the bad areas of the engine pat. I used semi gloss for those front bad areas and the ram air box I painted it in gloss black. I took before and after pics so as soon as I upload them I will post it. I did use primer 1st then laid a few coats of the black. So it came out pretty good as a do it yourself can be lol. Better then it was for sure.
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04-10-2008, 11:01 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
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(not my car)
Gloss all the way!
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04-10-2008, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Go with gloss black. And if the parts are removable I'd highly suggest powdercoating them for added durability and ease of cleaning.
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