Painting Engine Bits?

[Jamtarts]

Has anybody used paint like this to paint engine bits?  I was thinking of giving it a clean up and a couple of coats of something like this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_175718_langId_-1_categoryId_165495#tab3

Is there any guides of what not to paint etc going about, or should I stay clear and just leave it?

I don't want to dismantle it just do the bits you can see,

thanks,

[The Mighty Elvi]

Just don't paint it Yellow!

 

[Seanl]

That stuffs fine. Alternatively, you could use hammerite and you'll get a better finish obviously out of a rattle can. If your gonna paint it in situ though, probs better off with a brush as it will get everywhere otherwise! Just make sure you mask and cover properly. 

[clipperjay]

Simonz enamel paint cheap as chips off ebay!
You can see the results if prept right!
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=170521.0
 

[Seanl]

I used the simoniz silver vht on my cough........ mk3 8v.......................................... :embarassed:

 

I found it didnt adhere very well at all though. Even after a couple of months being on I could rub my finger over it and get paint dust. 

[Jamtarts]

they look great finishes, got me thinking about taking bits out now, I was just planning a wee tidy up ad it looks really grotty but they painted engines look really good

another job on my list of things to do

thanks for the info guys, I wasn't sure if they'd be suitable for engines

[Wayne]

Hammerite or smoothrite will be fine