Painting engine parts

[Brodizzle83]

Since I'm doing the cooling system and the intake and water pump are getting removed, I'm thinking of painting some engine parts (mostly the intake manifold and valve covers).
For those of you who PAINTED their engine parts themselves (not powder coated) and have had good luck with the paint sticking, what was your prep process and which products did you use?

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[Bitsyncmaster]

I wire brushed everything. Use one in your drill and the dremal for tight area. I just brushed on Rust-o-leam aluminum paint. It does not peal of but a solvent will soften it.

[Michael]

I used Rustoleum paint on my valve covers about 5 or 6 years ago and it held up very well. I gave them a refresh with last month's valve adjustment but to be honest they looked pretty good. I will do the intake and horns if I ever remove them. This is what I used, but the color I used was "Satin Nickel".
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-24.../dp/B0016HLAGE

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[JETS 81 DMC]

I used Rustoleum paint on my valve covers about 5 or 6 years ago and it held up very well. I gave them a refresh with last month's valve adjustment but to be honest they looked pretty good. I will do the intake and horns if I ever remove them. This is what I used, but the color I used was "Satin Nickel".
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-24.../dp/B0016HLAGE

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I think this is the part number: RUST-OLEUM 249130 Universal All Surface Spray Paint, 11 oz, Metallic Satin Nickel

Is that correct Michael ?

Found the one I show: https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-24...s%2C180&sr=1-1

[Michael]

I think this is the part number: RUST-OLEUM 249130 Universal All Surface Spray Paint, 11 oz, Metallic Satin Nickel

Is that correct Michael ?

I will check tomorrow but that's just my choice. I didn't color match anything(I almost went with red). I just chose a color that I thought looked good without being a generic silver.

[JETS 81 DMC]

I will check tomorrow but that's just my choice. I didn't color match anything(I almost went with red). I just chose a color that I thought looked good without being a generic silver.

The pictures you have posted of your valve covers looked really good and seem to be a close color match from what I could tell.

[Victor]

I used Rustoleum paint on my valve covers about 5 or 6 years ago and it held up very well. I gave them a refresh with last month's valve adjustment but to be honest they looked pretty good. I will do the intake and horns if I ever remove them. This is what I used, but the color I used was "Satin Nickel".
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-24.../dp/B0016HLAGE

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This is absolutely a gorgeous spotless engine paint/clean work

[Michael]

This is absolutely a gorgeous spotless engine paint/clean work

Thanks!