Engine bay prep/paint cost??

[stealthknight619]

I am having this done very soon. Looking to rhino-line the lower section and pearl white on the top section (imagine a line along the abs brake lines where it would be oem pearl white above the lines and rhino line black bellow the lines, same line on the other side. Will be having done in my garage by local painter. He will also be doing the underside of my hood. What would be a fair price fpr all this? I have an estimate just want to get an idea from those who have experience doing this or have had similar work done professionally. Everything but the shifter cables will be removed from the engine bay even the subframe. See pics. Thx

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/stealthknight_photos/20130121_181448.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/stealthknight_photos/2012-11-25_12-59-43_993.jpg




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[Hans@GZP]

Figure around $500

[stealthknight619]

That's what I was qouted!! In your opinion pearl white or just white? Again plan for lower section is on rhino liner..

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[IPD]

no pearl. you can't patch pearl. save it for the outside.

[futurevr4man]

pearl also makes the paint much more expensive FWIW.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

There is a jam code for the underhood that is just white. Your painter should have it. Much easier to match. Pretty much any spray bomb white is a decent match.

[JasonY]

Paint it black.

Jason

[Granny]

My new project is pearl white.
I haven't looked at the color of the engine bay yet but the best paint shop in town told me a long time ago the bay is different and to stay true to it.
I'm guessing its probably just white matt without the pearl.

[mcshooter]

http://quietcoat.stores.yahoo.net/ when i can iam going to paint the bottom and trunk area of my car with this.

[stealthknight619]

Paint it black.

Jason

Is definitely an option... will have to make a decision fairly soon.

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[JasonY]

Black is ideal since you will likely be constantly turning wrenches on the car for as long as you own it. It is so much easier to keep looking nice since basically nothing shows up on it dirt wise. personally, all engine bays should come black.

Jason

[Hans@GZP]

We painted Emilie's engine bay pearl white. I'll post up some pics when I get to the office.

[Emilie@GZP]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/206052_10151208653823266_1449334826_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/197738_10151208894953266_811248466_n.jpg

Fresh paint cleans up very easily compared to the original white in the engine bay. And the pearl added looks 1000000x's better than that dingy off white its painted from the factory.

[JasonY]

That is true, compared to the uncleared stock paint, the new white will be much easier to clean.

Jason

[Uniuno]

I did pearl white with clear in my bay and I love it. Grease just wipes right off.

[stealthknight619]

I did pearl white with clear in my bay and I love it. Grease just wipes right off.

Do you have any pics??



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[stealthknight619]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/206052_10151208653823266_1449334826_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/197738_10151208894953266_811248466_n.jpg

Fresh paint cleans up very easily compared to the original white in the engine bay. And the pearl added looks 1000000x's better than that dingy off white its painted from the factory.

I love the idea of pearl white easy to clean... what do you think about the rhino liner for the lower part though (black). Just thinking in terms of grease and dirt on hard to access not too visible areas..m great feedback thanks everyone!!

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[stealthknight619]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/206052_10151208653823266_1449334826_n.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/197738_10151208894953266_811248466_n.jpg

Fresh paint cleans up very easily compared to the original white in the engine bay. And the pearl added looks 1000000x's better than that dingy off white its painted from the factory.

I love the idea of pearl white easy to clean... what do you think about the rhino liner for the lower part though (black). Plus rust protection. Just thinking in terms of grease and dirt on hard to access not too visible areas..m great feedback thanks everyone!!

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[Uniuno]

Not any real good ones, but enough to get the idea:

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr275/uniuno/IMG_20120521_193728_zps43d611ab.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr275/uniuno/3k/IMG_20120811_211451.jpg

Still need to polish my pipes..

[Emilie@GZP]

I love the idea of pearl white easy to clean... what do you think about the rhino liner for the lower part though (black). Just thinking in terms of grease and dirt on hard to access not too visible areas..m great feedback thanks everyone!!

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a hose and some soap in the engine bay once in a while, and I don't see it really getting nasty.

[stealthknight619]

Not any real good ones, but enough to get the idea:

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr275/uniuno/IMG_20120521_193728_zps43d611ab.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr275/uniuno/3k/IMG_20120811_211451.jpg

Still need to polish my pipes..

No firewall insulation??? Looks great!!

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