Questions on paint and engine bay detailing

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rosco
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Questions on paint and engine bay detailing

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Hi all

I am intending to upgrade my engine to an AFN from a donor Passat. Since I am going to the effort I would like to fully clean and paint my engine bay and potentially the new (used) engine. I have a few questions and would appreciate any advice (some of these may belong in the mechanical section so apologies if this is the wrong place).

1. I have read advice on here on using Rustoleum in the engine bay, applied with a brush. Any better options? If using Rustoleum, can anyone advise the closest RAL number to VW Medium Blue (I think thats what my van is, anyway).

2. I like the sound of graphite coatings for the exhaust manifold. Any recommendations of a particular product?

3. Any recommendations for the type of paint to use to paint the engine block? Same question for rocker cover?

4. Any recommendations for how to clean surface corrosion from the alloy parts? The alternator and alloy engine parts have surface corrosion, presumably caused by the salty roads here in Scotland each winter.

Thanks for any advice!

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