In fact, a show-quality makeover can be managed in four days and change the look of your engine compartment from drab to fabulous for little money, using basic spray-painting skills.

We set out to prove that painting an engine compartment with spray paint can net some great results without the need to strip the car apart and it could be done in your driveway over a weekend.

Read this tech article on Pontiac Engine Compartment Restoration, brought to you by the experts at High Performance Pontiac Magazine.

A tutorial covering the proper techniques and materials for painting engine parts during the Pontiac V8 rebuild to achieve a durable and professional finish.