Eastwoods 2K ceramic black

[66DavesGT]

From reading previous posts about engine bay paint it seems like a lot of people used this stuff. Since it's 25% off I'm thinking of ordering (free shipping over $50 too!) They have a satin or a @K underhood black, which has a 20% gloss to it. I'm leaning toward the satin...what do you think?

[tweet66]

Did the engine compartment on my 65 Falcon daily driver and my 66 coupe in August with it. Sprays out really thick so turn up the gun pressure.. I added a little reducer to help it spray and lay out smoother. I'm definitely using it again on the wife's coupe this coming summer.

[bartl]

I haven't used it, but I have been satisfied with my other paints from Eastwood. You ARE going to Epoxy prime under it, right?

[Greg'66 5.0]

I used the satin sheen and it looks great. I applied it directly over epoxy primer. As already suggested, adding a little reducer to it makes a big difference - it doesn't take much. As with any automotive paint, make sure you use the right respirator - it's got a very potent smell. Mix the paint really well to make sure the ceramic components get distributed throughout the paint.

[Lee12609]

does anybody make a nice looking durable engine bay paint in aerosol?

[Greg'66 5.0]

Any of the commonly available spray paints will probably not be too durable. It's just about impossible to match the durability and chemical resistance that a 2 part paint requires. Many spray paints will just dissolve if you get a solvent on them - brake fluid is especially bad on paint. Since mixing the 2 parts in a spray can would result in a can full of hard paint, aerosols don't work for that application. Eastwood makes the Chassis Black in an aerosol, but it's a lot more costly than regular spray paint. It also has to be applied over the right primer. I have used the spray can stuff on some of my parts and it looks just like the stuff that came out of the spray gun. I'm not sure how durable or chemical resistant it is, but it will probably beat any plain old spray bomb.

Eastwood Underhood Black is cheaper than chassis black and would probably work since that is what it is designed for, but it still won't be as durable as a paint that was applied with a spray gun - mainly because of the hardeners and activators that are mixed with the paint just prior to spraying.

[66DavesGT]

bartl-complete car was dipped and e-coated. Underside will be red oxide epoxy. I'll spray the engine bay when I shoot the underside.

[cmefly]

+1 on the Eastwoods Satin ceramic black. Looks great in the engine compartment.