69 Riviera Engine bay/ frame coating and painting

So I got my engine out rebuilding it. But while I'm waiting for machine shop I'm trying to restore the engine bay and put a nice black protective coating on it. What recommendations you guys have for coatings? I heard and seen POR15 , rustoleum frame coating. What gives the best protective coating while looking legit? I got a pic of before and after doing some cleaning and grinding. I just have to get to the nooks and crannys

 

I wouldn’t use POR-15; it’s not designed for that application (it likes rusty surfaces). I scrubbed my engine compartment after removing everything that could be taken out and shot it with Rustoleum satin finish. It’s close to the original look.

 

That looks pretty good! I'l have to do my research on that. Thank you.

 

I don't have a picture handy, but dupli color satin black engine enamel looks great too. That is what I used.

 

Mine was that crusty when I started with the car. Did the low gloss / satin look first time around but later re did it in a gloss. I like it much better.