Engine Compartment
In my opinion I would clean it with simple green and a pressure washer. Remove everything and then scuff it with grey or red scotch bright. Use grease and wax to thoroughly clean the surface area and tack and epoxy prime and paint it. I would use a cheap harbor freight hvlp spray gun. It does not require a ton of technical knowledge to lay a nice slick coat of single stage paint.
In my opinion I would clean it with simple green and a pressure washer. Remove everything and then scuff it with grey or red scotch bright. Use grease and wax to thoroughly clean the surface area and tack and epoxy prime and paint it. I would use a cheap harbor freight hvlp spray gun. It does not require a ton of technical knowledge to lay a nice slick coat of single stage paint.