Paint Closing Panel Insulation?

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Paint Closing Panel Insulation?

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I wasn't able to find a direct answer to this question so I'm asking it here. I installed the Stoddard engine insulation kit as well as the closing panel insulation. I know the engine insulation should be painted satin black. Should the closing panel insulation be painted the same?
The kit appears to be a heavy felt with a faint quilt pattern.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I would paint everything that is visible black. Another option is to shoot it with Wurth stone guard black which is available in a spray can.

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Mike, as always, thank you!

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If the closing panel insulation is already installed it might not be worth the trouble to paint it. Mine is unpainted, and you cant see it much at all.
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As always, glad to be of help.

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You should paint the sound deadening if possible, even though it is already installed. Use satin-black Rustoleum in a small 1/2 pint can which is available at almost any good sized hardware store. This is an oil-based paint which dries to a nice, tough finish. Apply it with a small foam brush and let it dry for a few days before putting the doors on. Use some tape around the edges to avoid getting excess on the closing panels; but if you do it cleans up well with paint thinner on a paper towel. If you are putting in additional pieces of sound deadening, paint them first and install them when the paint is dry.
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#7 Post by Jack Banville »

Thanks Bob. I installed the driver side piece and realized I probably should have painted it. I didn't get a response to my question for a few hours so I carefully masked and sprayed with Rustoleum satin black.
It looks uneven so I'm going to take your advice and go over it with the satin out of a can and foam brush. The door is off so it will be easy.
Now...if I had only asked this question before I installed all the panels in the engine compartment!
I'll use the same process there.
Thanks again,
Jack

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