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Painting Engine Bay with NO AIR!

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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Default Painting Engine Bay with NO AIR!

Alright guys, this isnt the first time ive used this method but I figured I would share it with everyone because it was my only option this time around.
Things you need:
Tape
stripped engine bay
sandpaper
scotchbrite pads
primer
wax and grease remover
single stage urethane paint
Preval spray gun( Oreilly auto parts)
1000-1500 grit/buffer ( if you chose to wetsand/buff)
Im sure I forgot some stuff but here are the steps I did.
*Stripped the engine bay of almost everything.
* sanded down with 200ish grit
*went over with scotchbrite pad
*primed
*wiped down with wax and grease remover
*painted ( 2 coats )
* wetsanded and buffed the areas I could reach 2 days later
The sprayer:

Before:






After:

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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Finished:
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Damn looks good
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks, need better quality photos...
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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What kind of paint did you use?
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Default Re: Painting Engine Bay with NO AIR!

what kind of clamp did you use to connect your AN line to your fuel line, not putting you down but that doesnt look right
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by lostforawhile
what kind of clamp did you use to connect your AN line to your fuel line, not putting you down but that doesnt look right
I flared the end of the fuel line a bit, then used to small *** clamps that barely fit to get it retarded tight.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by slow_sihatch
What kind of paint did you use?
single stage urethane from Napa auto parts
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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Ok I think I'm going to have to try this
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Default Re: Painting Engine Bay with NO AIR!

That Preval spray gun does a pretty decent job of course the prep work has a lot to do with it as well... good job! I will have to try my hand at that as well.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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Great idea you gave everyone
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Yes great idea, will have to try it also.
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