Engine Bay Painting

[ls1camino]

I'm planning on doing a H/C/I swap along with some other small power adders over the summer, and when I have the engine out of the car, I wanted to paint the Valve Covers and Intake Manifold.

My question is this...what kind of paint should I use? and how should I prep the pieces before hand?

[Weston_24]

If your going to have the engine out I would take the time and have them powder coated. If you want a cheaper route just go to any auto store and you can buy engine paint...you can get it thats good up to all different temps.

[Y2KPewterSS]

Definitely powdercoat the valve covers. Powdercoating the intake is not a good idea. There are a few threads in this forum where people painted their intakes. Sand it down real good if you want it smooth.

[ghettosled]

i used engine enamel on that valve cover for my daily driver, and its been two years and looks like hell. though i dont think i properly prepared the surface - i only cleaned the surface with brake cleaner and didnt scuff or prime first.

[Weston_24]

Primer is almost a must when painting anything yourself...and before primer wipe it down with mineral spirits or just rubbing alcohol is fine.