How to Paint Your Engine Cover

We are going over the steps to paint an engine cover for a 2020 Mustang GT. The cover in this video is a custom made cover, however this process is universal and can be used on an OEM cover. The paint and primer used is an Engine Enamel which resists temperatures up to 500°F; overkill for an engine cover.

Note:
Enamel paints have a recoat window. A recoat window means you only have an allowable time frame in which you can apply each coat of paint. After this time frame, Enamel must fully cure which usually take about one week. The surface must then be scuffed before another coat is applied. Dupli-Color Enamels have a 1 hour recoat window.

1. Intro - 0:01
2. Step 1 (Remove Engine Cover) - 0:14
3. Step 2 (Scuff Surface) - 0:44
4. Step 3 (Rinse/Clean Surface) - 1:16
5. Step 4 (IPA Surface) - 1:29
6. Step 5 (Apply Adhesion Promoter) - 1:43
7. Step 6 (Apply Primer) - 2:17
8. Step 7 (Prep Surface) - 3:18
9. Step 8 (Apply Base Coat) - 3:41
10. Step 9 (Scuff Surface (Lightly)) - 5:12
11. Step 10 (Rinse/Clean Surface) - 5:33
12. Step 11 (IPA Surface) - 5:44
13. Step 12 (Prep Paint Area) - 5:58
14. Step 13 (Prep Surface) - 7:49
15. Step 14 (Apply Base Coat (Offset Color)) - 8:01
16. Step 15 (Remove Tape/Drop Cloth) - 8:39
17. Cracking Mistake (Rookie Mistake) - 9:35
18. Step 16 (Prep Surface) - 10:05
19. Step 17 (Apply Clear Coat) - 10:17
20. Step 18 (Install Engine Cover) - 11:21
21. Show it off! - 11:47

Paint Supplier:
https://www.automotivetouchup.com/

Products Used:
This video contains affiliate links for which I may receive compensation.
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Adhesion Promoter - https://www.automotivetouchup.com/spr...
Engine Enamel Spray Primer (DE1612) - https://amzn.to/49PWLCv
Engine Enamel Spray Ford Dark Blue (DE1606) - https://amzn.to/42UQwuV
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Sandpaper (60-5000grit) - https://amzn.to/47XJFlI
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Tools:
91% Isopropyl Alcohol
Disposable Drop Cloth
Exacto Knife
Microfiber Cloth
Nitrile Gloves
Painter's Tape
Respirator
Safety Glasses
Sandpaper (600-1200 Grit)
Shop Towels
Soap and Water Solution
Tack Shop
Trim Removal Tool Set

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