Underbody and Engine Bay

Andrew65 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Feb 2002 Posts: 303

What color should the underbody be??
What paint to use on underbody and engine bay?

TimD · tinkerer Joined: 04 Mar 2002 Posts: 456

Andrew, im doing my underbody with sound deadener

Andrew65 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Feb 2002 Posts: 303

not real showy or flash is it

TimD · tinkerer Joined: 04 Mar 2002 Posts: 456

no, but functional, didnt specify you were after a show quality finish tho did you

Andrew65 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Feb 2002 Posts: 303

not after show quality but something that looks good,but you are right - deadner is functional
are you useing the sray on type or the brush on chuncky stuff?

Smokey · rice boy Joined: 24 Jun 2002 Posts: 38

i've heard from a spraypainter that you can get away with enamel for the engine bay, it'll save you a bit of money, it'll resist the heat, and as it rarely sees sunlight you don't have to worry bout it fading

TimD · tinkerer Joined: 04 Mar 2002 Posts: 456

spray or brush......After trying to spray it on, with litle success, i will be going the brush alternative. Using spray cans is too frustrating, make a few strokes then have to shake it, brush will be easier.

TG 1985 · backyard mechanic Joined: 08 Jan 2002 Posts: 550

yea, that is some good shit. i did my gem in that stuff. underneath the whole car, the boot, and floor, inside the doors. i think is best way 2 go, y bother puting any money in2 a car, if the body is going 2 deteriorate on you?

chris.

Gemini Driving Yobbo · petrol head Joined: 26 Feb 2002 Posts: 3897

1: its preety expensive
2: ways your car down shitloads

Mooch · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Oct 2001 Posts: 573

hire a compressor, and if ur after an even finish this is the way to go. Theres a few different grades you can use. i used anti chip which is about 1mm thick and goes on well if used lightly. Slightly thicker is underbody schutz which is quite ruffish looking and is about 2-3mm thick depending on ur trigger finger.

it comes in black grey and white. You need a special gun for them but its only 60 bucks anyway. From memory the coatings are $15/ltr and i used 2ltrs on my wagon floor including wheel arches.

Its almost like a tar paint really and takes atleast a day to dry. If ur doin it this way its easier if the whole undercarriage is bare of any suspension. ALOT easier. I used the black and it came out semi gloss and has stayed that way. looks sweet with detailed suspension. Ideal for street class in shows too. Don't shoot urself in the foot if u plan on showing it later on, its a bitch to get these things off. took me 2 days and 5 wire wheels to clean my floor. So if u plan to show it, dont brush it. If you cant afford to spray it and do brush it, keep some thinners handy in a coffee tin to keep ur brush nice and soft.

Have fun and wear goggles coz its a bitch to clean up.
cheers
mooch

TimD · tinkerer Joined: 04 Mar 2002 Posts: 456

yeah is pretty dear, but who hear is going to be devostated over an extra 5kg....seriously? thats right, not many

Gemini Driving Yobbo · petrol head Joined: 26 Feb 2002 Posts: 3897

me. ive already lost 10kg so when im in my car its lighter

TimD · tinkerer Joined: 04 Mar 2002 Posts: 456

hahha, now thats dedication
the force is strong in this one......