Rattle can engine bay

[Beej '86 325es]

Any thoughts? I've got almost everything stripped out of there, now is the time to do it if any. Think it can look decent? Experiences with the paint-match rattle cans? Discuss. :)

[Court M3]

nooooo if your paint isn't in too bad of condition just degrease and pressure wash it clean.

[Beej '86 325es]

Oh, it's spotless already...but some fresh paint would be nice. I'm debating on taking it somewhere, but then I'd have to rent a trailer.

[gstuning]

do it, they almost never look good anyway,
especially dark colors

[rede30]

I will be deciding weither or not to paint my bay in a little bit. It would look really nice to get it sprayed by a place but rattle can would look better than it is now.

[blunttech]

i think you can pull it off in the condition you have your bay now. the fact that its white is also a plus. make sure its good and clean and do it. when i did my swap i actually brushed part of my engine bay (touch up)and theres never been anyone able to tell

[nando]

the base coat in the rattle can paint is fine, but unforunately the clearcoat sucks. I don't know if there is a decent clearcoat you can get in a rattlecan or if it's even worth it. After my experiences with it, I think I'd rather rent a paint both and use real automotive paint... the rattle cans are pretty expensive anyway.

[808BMW]

Why not just borrow a gun and compressor? If your willing to rattlecan it with no booth, why not use a real gun? Still can't gaurantee a sterile booth, but atleast you can get a better spray pattern.

[Beej '86 325es]

I think when I get back from my trip to Europe, I'll see how my financial situation is. I think if I'm going to take a rolling shell to a place for painting, I may as well do the whole car...it needs it.