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RSloth · 05-07-2012, 01:07 AM

Im looking to paint my engine color silver(and or) white
but was told I need a high heat resistant paint to do it.
anyone know of any brands? or places to order these paints?
Or just general info on painting my cover?
Help?
:(

v6 · 05-07-2012, 01:32 AM

I just went to lowes and got primer that stick to plastic and then the Rustoleum High Heat paint. might want to try online though because selection isnt that great in a store especially for a proper red color. I painted mine myself. if you want it so be smooth then sand the cover and if you want it to be. let me know what you need help with or what questions i can answer. im no painting expert but i did it myself and it looks great.

tbss1 · 05-07-2012, 01:47 AM

walmart, krylon fusion no primer, just light sanding and alittle greas and wax remover.[IMG]

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the stickers have been on for about a year, and still not peeling off.

Ladybugsmom · 05-07-2012, 07:52 AM

I was looking around Autozone yesterday, and they have a whole bunch of high heat paints. A lot of colors, many brands, most of them say they're specifically for engines.

Broffermoon · 05-07-2012, 08:04 AM

Washed down with mineral spirits followed by alcohol, dried thoroughly, sprayed with Krylon, 5 coats. Love the results. Did the fuse box cover as well, 2 cans.

RScamaro30 · 05-07-2012, 08:11 AM

Rust-Oleum White Heat-Resistant Spray Paint (at AutoZone) used it before, works well! http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...fier=69499_0_0_

SlingShot · 05-07-2012, 09:25 AM

All I use is Krylon, and shoot it with white first as a base coat for bright colors.

Secret Squirrel · 05-07-2012, 09:51 AM

I also went to lowes and got the Rustoleum spray. I did satin black. It has held up perfectly fine. Only issue I had painting my cover was finding a tape that would stick to the plastic. I am not exactly experienced in DIY paint jobs, but after some light sanding, and a good cleaning, I was able to make it work, and it looks fantastic. Much better than spending 150+ on a new painted cover.

agkelly73 · 05-08-2012, 09:04 AM

When I originally did my engine cover, I used some everyday paint in silver and hit it with a clear coat. However, after a few months of the heat, it started to yellow. I resanded and this time I used Duplicolor Silver for GM cars and their clear coat. Had it on for the past year and a half with NO issues with color yellowing. Just my experience with it though.

05-07-2012, 01:07 AM	#1
RSloth [COTW- Never!] Drives: Slothy; Sloth-like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 831	Engine Cover Paint Im looking to paint my engine color silver(and or) white but was told I need a high heat resistant paint to do it. anyone know of any brands? or places to order these paints? Or just general info on painting my cover? Help? :( __________________

05-07-2012, 01:32 AM	#2
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	I just went to lowes and got primer that stick to plastic and then the Rustoleum High Heat paint. might want to try online though because selection isnt that great in a store especially for a proper red color. I painted mine myself. if you want it so be smooth then sand the cover and if you want it to be. let me know what you need help with or what questions i can answer. im no painting expert but i did it myself and it looks great. __________________

05-07-2012, 01:47 AM	#3
tbss1 More then meets the eye! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 426 hp Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maui Posts: 584 View My Garage	walmart, krylon fusion no primer, just light sanding and alittle greas and wax remover.[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] after a year and a half and some stickers later. [IMG][/IMG} the stickers have been on for about a year, and still not peeling off. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, M6, OBX 7/8" l/t headers, with high flow cats, MBRP full 3" exhaust, Whipple supercharger, 3.875 pulley, ID-1050X 1260CC injectors, JRE rough idle street blower cam kit, ZL1 fp, ZL1 fpcm, ZR1 3 bar map sensor, cold air intake, Richman 4.10 gears, BMR toe rods, trailing arms, f/r sway bars, f/r sway bar end links, BMR end link brackets, full BMR poly bushing including solid rear cradle bushings, BMR frame connectors and tunnel brace, f/r Hurst swaybar bushing brackets, Fluidamper, MGR shifter, and tune by Jannetty Racing. Last edited by tbss1; 05-07-2012 at 01:57 AM.

05-07-2012, 07:52 AM	#4
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I was looking around Autozone yesterday, and they have a whole bunch of high heat paints. A lot of colors, many brands, most of them say they're specifically for engines. __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

05-07-2012, 08:04 AM	#5
Broffermoon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 163	Washed down with mineral spirits followed by alcohol, dried thoroughly, sprayed with Krylon, 5 coats. Love the results. Did the fuse box cover as well, 2 cans. __________________ Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. --T.S. Eliot

05-07-2012, 08:11 AM	#6
RScamaro30 Drives: Like I Stole It Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CNY (rescue me) Posts: 31	Rust-Oleum White Heat-Resistant Spray Paint (at AutoZone) used it before, works well! http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...fier=69499_0_0_ __________________

05-07-2012, 09:25 AM	#7
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	All I use is Krylon, and shoot it with white first as a base coat for bright colors. __________________

05-07-2012, 09:51 AM	#8
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	I also went to lowes and got the Rustoleum spray. I did satin black. It has held up perfectly fine. Only issue I had painting my cover was finding a tape that would stick to the plastic. I am not exactly experienced in DIY paint jobs, but after some light sanding, and a good cleaning, I was able to make it work, and it looks fantastic. Much better than spending 150+ on a new painted cover.

05-08-2012, 09:04 AM	#9
agkelly73 Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hope Mills, NC Posts: 419	When I originally did my engine cover, I used some everyday paint in silver and hit it with a clear coat. However, after a few months of the heat, it started to yellow. I resanded and this time I used Duplicolor Silver for GM cars and their clear coat. Had it on for the past year and a half with NO issues with color yellowing. Just my experience with it though.