Ok so I finally got the KA completely out and preping for the SR swap. I got a few rust spots and some chips and peeling areas so I figured I'd just repaint under the hood. However, I am without use of my air compressor and spray guns at this time and probably will not have use of them anytime soon (power is cut off to my garage waiting on PITA power company to fix it). So anyway my thoughts are to brush on aircraft stripper to take off whats left of the old finish, put a light primer coat on, and use some high temp engine enamel to finish it off (flat black color). I just want to be able to pop the hood and have a very presentable engine bay and I know the way its painted has alot to do with this. I also don't mind taking the extra time to have it right but I'm not really a bodywork type of person. Lets just say if I did enter it in a small local show I'd wanna be able to stand some sort of a chance. I want a clean, plain engine bay free of rust spots, cracking and bubbled paint etc... I just need some advice from somebody thats skilled in this sort of thing as to whether or not primer+high temp engine enamel will show up decent and if so what brands are most durable/where do I buy em. I'll also do some sanding and stuff to try and get it as smooth as possible. Thnx in advance for any advice/input.
-Rob-

 

Rob call me, I will tell you what to do, Shit I will even do it if I am free and you have a couple beers. ANd not bitch beer like you tend to drink.

Let me know.

 

Eh... I'm trying to see if theres a way I can run some thicker extension cords from the 220 volt line in the house that the dryers on. Then I can use the compressor and guns. I'll call you this weekend sometime, I can't do anything till saturday b/c I got another exam tomarrow and I work the rest of the day.

 

is the old paint really jacked up ?...if not, ya prolly dont need to strip it.i will definitely have to vote for real spray gun primer if you do strip it and prime it, and of course some good paint, if your looking for the flat black satin look, i think kirker just came out with the so called "ultimate" flat black satin hot rod paint, its pretty well priced also. and will cover and look a whole lot better than a spray can.