Originally Posted By moparx

yet many praise stuff available in rattle cans from many restoration supply companies for many high "abuse" areas such as under hood and suspension items.


It's called marketing. Companies are good at it. In the end, a 2-part paint will be superior in chemical resistance as well as scratch and chip resistance. They are usually more expensive and much more of a pain to do all the setup and cleanup after the fact. I use spray paint for certain things, sure, just be sure to appreciate the limitations of the product before buying it.