Vintage Pontiac Engine Compartment Makeover - Rattle-Can Roll-Call - Pontiac Tech
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Steve relieved the engine, firewall, and inner fenders of their accessories and covered all engine openings to protect from contaminants. Using mineral spirits, wax and grease remover, and assorted brushes and scuff pads, he cleaned the exposed chassis, the entire engine compartment, and the engine. Steve then sanded the engine compartment with 320-grit paper and scuffed the engine with Scotch-Brite pads. He masked off the firewall and the grille with an 18-inch roll of painter's masking paper (Eastwood also suggests thin cardboard or newspaper) and easy-release masking tape for use around automotive paint. After wiping down with PRE .Steve sprayed Rust Encapsulator on the inner fenders to protect the metal against future corrosion and allowed them to dry overnight. The next day, he painted them with Under Hood Black and allowed them to dry for four hours. The same process was repeated on the chassis (shown), except Chassis Black was used instead of Under Hood Black. After cleaning and remasking, Spray Gray was applied to the steering box (not shown) and Under Hood Black to the shaft cover. View Related Article
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