What paint to use for the firewall and interior fenders?
 

I am starting to plan ahead for my 66 mustang project. Getting info on products and parts.

What kind of paint do I use for the interior fenders and firewall of my 66 Mustang?

I always use to use just a satin black enamel. There was nothing special about it.

I've done the same! :tup

Ok, I have heard someone say they also used an epoxy primer? I dont know much about paint.

Maybe phone a paint shop and get their opinion????

Ok, thanks.

at least that will be free lol

Just wondering, is there any reason you wouldn't use the same paint as the exterior? Is this for rustproofing or maybe another reason?

No, just thought it might be different.

Heat resistant paint might be good. I imagine Ford Parts would have the appropriate paint and colour (Black).

That's what I was think re heat

Before the time of unibodied cars, the engine bays were semi, or gloss black.The inner fenders, and rad cradle were simply bolted together, and bolted to the firewall, and frame at certain points. Why they were painted black, i don't know for sure,....maybe it could be because it's cleanner looking, maybe to aid in the temps caused by the engine heat, who knows.
Once the unbodies took place, the engine bays became part of the chassis, reason they are partially, or fully paint matched to the exterior of the cars.

That's what I was thinking. Tremclad's probably good for that job, no need for anything fancy from a body shop, unless you're building a show car or something.

never thought of Tremclad