I plan on painting my car white and was wondering what the best spray paint brand/type would be to use that wont chip or fade easy. I dont want to pull the engine so I just want to spray the parts you can see like shock toweres and radiator support before I take it to the paint shop.

Shawn
99 Eclipse RS
Hahn Stage 2,Full built bottom end with je 8:8 and eagle rods ect..

Use the Hight temp Engine paint from dupont for $6 bucks at advance.

If you notice on my dsm the side markers,fog-light trim, and the curve inserts on the lower front bumper. Where painted a bright white by using this High Temp paint it gives a flat thick primer look. Later, I'm gonna put a white semi gloss base coat to match rest of my car. Doesn't look bad, only took an hour or so for the paint to dry.

Here's a closer up view my DSM so you could see excuse me lol.. practing for 07' shootout. I can't hold my beer

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i use VHT caliper paint. it is good up to 900degrees and once its cured it is solvent resistant

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you really dont need high temp paint .

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I have used VHT on everything in there, it hasnt chipped in two years

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I guess Ill have to use high temp paint because vht doesnt make a white color.

Shawn
99 Eclipse RS
Hahn Stage 2,Full built bottom end with je 8:8 and eagle rods ect..

you can use regular duplicolor paint that matches . it wont chip as long as you scuff the old paint good .

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99 eclipse rst
cobalt blue met. paint,star stage 2 upgraded t3/t460trim turbo ceramic coated , polished compressor housing, ,optima yellow top, chrome i/c piping ,front mount ntercooler ,apexi turbo timer . zeitronix wb02 ,faze oil ,boost gauge,egt ,bosch 4x plugs,kyb agx struts, pro kit springs.17''adr venomous rims,Falken azenis ,brembo dilled/slotted rotors ,turbo xs bov ,oil catch can,manual shiftknob,autometer pyrometer egt , vortech sfmu,b&m fuel pressure gauge ,accel 310cc injectors ,gasketmatched and polished intake manifold ,58mm throttle body ,no egr,polished turbonetics wastegate,fuel pump rewire,homade fcd and a lot more .LED reverse lights ,sidemarkers and tails .atx to mtx swap . South bend tz clutch . Tons more
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I would recommend and use the engine High temp piant due to massive heat the 420a's give off.

They come in all colors, and you don't glossy fin. to me that's for the body just my $0.02.

Any automotive paint will work, it dosent need to be high temp.

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DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...

Shawn, I used Rustoleum to paint the bay in Daisy. Flat black Rustoleum. I think it turned out well. I didn't do a great deal of prep, either. I just sprayed the bay down a section at a time with Easy Off oven cleaner (will etch anodized pieces, btw), gave it a quick scrub with a $1 scrub brush from the dollar store, and rinsed it with a garden hose. Once it had air dried, I sprayed it all down, top to bottom, with brake parts cleaner. Then I just went at it with the Rustoleum. I didn't put on many coats, so I have developed some chips here and there. It has held up pretty good, though.



Now, I used the high temp stuff on my block and head, but the problem with that is - brake parts cleaner will dissolve it. I have to use good, old fashioned soap and water to clean my engine now, or it will look like it has Leprosy. Bummer.

The VHT wheel stuff is likely the best. You sure they don't have it in white? White is a popular color for wheels these days...

i did mine with ppg paint and a mini hvlp touch up gun without taking the motor out . i just took mostly everything but the motor out . came out clean and didnt even miss a spot anywhere .

LED tails : Done for now!
99 eclipse rst
cobalt blue met. paint,star stage 2 upgraded t3/t460trim turbo ceramic coated , polished compressor housing, ,optima yellow top, chrome i/c piping ,front mount ntercooler ,apexi turbo timer . zeitronix wb02 ,faze oil ,boost gauge,egt ,bosch 4x plugs,kyb agx struts, pro kit springs.17''adr venomous rims,Falken azenis ,brembo dilled/slotted rotors ,turbo xs bov ,oil catch can,manual shiftknob,autometer pyrometer egt , vortech sfmu,b&m fuel pressure gauge ,accel 310cc injectors ,gasketmatched and polished intake manifold ,58mm throttle body ,no egr,polished turbonetics wastegate,fuel pump rewire,homade fcd and a lot more .LED reverse lights ,sidemarkers and tails .atx to mtx swap . South bend tz clutch . Tons more
http://imageshack.us>


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My contribution to the wiki
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Ill check some shops to see if they have vht in white. I didnt see any on the internet. Im using on my 95 tsi awd because Im have the outside painted white and the engine bay is blue.

Shawn
99 Eclipse RS
Hahn Stage 2,Full built bottom end with je 8:8 and eagle rods ect..

I doubt you will find white but i use VHT caliper paint. It has proven to be much more scratch resistant and weather proof than engine high temp enamel. I have tried both as far as my calipers go.

As stated above you can use automotive paint, just be sure to use a coat of clear to protect it. It will be soft for about 90days until it cures.

Terry

On VHT's website they dont make white caliper paint but they do make white engine enamel and white wheel paint. Which do you think would work better for the engine bay?

VHT Engine Enamels
http://www.speco.com.au/vht_engine.html

VHT Brake Caliper and Wheel Paints
http://www.speco.com.au/vht_wheel.html

Shawn
99 Eclipse RS
Hahn Stage 2,Full built bottom end with je 8:8 and eagle rods ect..

i used thermal paint from rustoleum. its still on and still very glossy. i painted my intake and valve cover 2 years ago

I just wish my car was as fast as it was loud. people tell me i should use my sub to push it, it might go faster.

I'd go with the wheel paint, Shawn.

So are you gonna keep the car, then? I notice you have it for sale in 4G63 forum...

Originally posted by DR1665
I'd go with the wheel paint, Shawn. So are you gonna keep the car, then? I notice you have it for sale in 4G63 forum...

Shawn
99 Eclipse RS
Hahn Stage 2,Full built bottom end with je 8:8 and eagle rods ect..