Engine cabin

[MrMan]

So i want to make i engine cabin look clean the paint inside of it now is not so good. I had an idea to clean it real good and spray it with that rubber under body spray, Would that be a bad idea? I'm concerned about heat, Would that be a problem?

[SGKent]

pull the engine, clean and sand then spray with a single stage paint that matches your bus. I would NOT use that rubber stuff due to flammable and traps water under it.
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[nathansnathan]

I would go for gloss paint, definitely not a textured finish, for the sake of being able to easily wipe it down.

[buckettt]

I degreased/ (and used mineral spirits) cleaned up all wires/connections...
then painted tin/fan shroud with high temp black and silver....then used white appliance epoxy spray paint (hardware store) to paint compartment...I used the same white paint on wheels and has held up for years...I didn't remove engine...just removed engine seal/ battery and covered/masked everything up...paint prep time about 20 minutes ( tin foil works great to cover small stuff )

[aeromech]

Lighter colors work best for an engine compartment. I like to use the same paint as the exterior. Black is the worst thing you could do. Anything with a texture is just going to collect grit and grime.
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[busdaddy]

X2, light and smooth is better to see that screw you lost in the very front corner and wipes up with a rag, dark and bumpy not so much.
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[RatCamper]

I have to ask all these people with clean repainted engine bays. Did you have to deal with grumbling tar like gunk under the old paint? Mine has that under the paint on the frame rails and the front wheel wells inside the cabin. Awful stuff.
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[Brionp]

Scrape it with a putty knife and wire brush, wipe with solvent. Sand, 180 or 220 grit, wipe with solvent. Prime the bare spots, sand again with 400 grit and wipe with wax and grease remover. Get some 3M Heavy Duty Drip Check, (One of my personal favorite products, it shrinks as it dries and holds paint very well, cool stuff) and seal any seams that you can get to. One more round of primer, pay extra attention to the battery tray area. But not too thick. Quick sand and another wipedown with wax and grease remover. Wipe down with a Tackey Cloth, you get them where you buy paint and they are a must for a good paint job. Paint it the same color as the body. Single Stage, Omni is what I'd use.The engine compartment is a busy area that hides mistakes very well. Its a good place to start, or learn about painting. This is a project that has a big payback at the end. Mine turned out so pretty I wanted to lick it. But thats another story. Thank God for Samba. Something to keep my hands and head busy. Who needs all of the TV, Talk Radio, Politics, Media Money Churning B.S. . I get all of the Comedy/Tragedy/Drama/And Success Stories that I need right here in the Forums.

Quick P.S. After you have finished putting on the finish coat, walk away. Any boogers will be much easier dealt with AFTER the paint dries. DO NOT TOUCH IT WHEN IT IS WET. Ever. Period.

[Desertbusman]

Two major ingredients needed to have it nice. A desire to have it nice and then elbow grease.
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[grandpa pete]

"OLD SCHOOL" oven cleaner,hot or not , been using it for---years Wash off what you can and spray again