Engine Out? Now Is the Time to Paint the Bay! (1996 S10)
Take advantage of the S10 with the engine out to paint the engine bay while access is clear and degreasing is much easier. Prep surfaces, plan the finish, and turn this stage into both a visual and practical upgrade for the project
Tools used
- scraper / plastic spreader / card
- pressure washer
- HVLP spray gun (HVLP)
- pressure regulator
- 600-grit sandpaper (600 grit)
- sandblasting / abrasive blasting
Parts mentioned / replaced
- PU primer (polyurethane primer)
- black polyester basecoat paint
- automotive matte clearcoat
- automotive gloss clearcoat
- degreaser
- Hammerite (rust paint/bituminous coating for chassis)
- exhaust heat wrap
- clutch slave cylinder (clutch secondary cylinder)
- clutch release bearing