jeromio Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Okay, I did do a search, but I'm still in need of some more info. I need to paint the engine bay. For the most part, it's only got a few small rust spots and is mostly already painted (enamel). Those factors, along with cost, seem to rule out POR-15. I don't much like the look of the Zolatone. Can't seem to find a distributor for Hammertite in the US. I tried the local paint shop and a pint of sovent resistant paint was gonna be $80. Right. Pass. Any other ideas? I'm considering just buying several cans of the Hammered paint that I can get at Lowes (Home Depot). I've used it on pretty much everything else. It works well, I just don't think it's necessarily fuel and brake fluid resistant. This ornery engine bay step is becoming a roadblock in my LS1 swap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I'm not sure exactly what you are after. Any automotive catalyzed paint will be fuel resistant. However, catalyzed paints are not safe to spray with only a charcaol mask, you should have a fesh air system. This leaves you out, for monies sake. What color do you want? do younot want it the color of the body? I restore cars , paint all the time. I can definitely direct you if I jknew what you wanted and I guess your budget as that seems to be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Jeromio, Hammerite has good chemical resistance. I buy it by the gallon at Home Depot. Here is the web page. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted January 9, 2002 Author Share Posted January 9, 2002 Hrm. Hammertite, Hammerite, Hammered. All similar? I've found a website for Hammertite, but they seem to have dealers everywhere EXCEPT for the US. Hammerite - not sure I've ever seen that. There's Hammered available only in spraycans in the home centers around here. I've used that all over the place. As to my goal, currently the entire car is reddish orange. Not my first choice. Not sure what color the car will end up being - I figure final painting will occur sometime around 2019 when my youngest graduates from college. So, for now, I figured that I'd just make the engine bay look decent since the motor's out. I'm taking care of some rust spots as well. I was gonna go for a neutral gray that wouldn't clash with whatever exterior color I end up choosing. I mostly want to avoid what's happened with this car and every other project car I've owned - at some point fuel and or brake fluid get spilled and the pain peels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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