RE: engine compartment painting

["Larry list account" <list@marketvalue.net>]

> My habit is to use steel wool dipped in thinners to clean and 
> slightly abrade the original surface.  Then shoot with 
> primer, followed by topcoat.  So far it has worked well on 
> three cars, albeit with a few runs.  

Ah, but Kelvin, the runs make it look original.  

Larry Hoy