rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Engine paint
Ok, this is a bit of a stretch for this part of the forum, but figured you guys would know what paints hold up & which don't. Any recommendations for a semi-gloss black or dark gray. Only have the one block to do so thinking aerosol will be faster/easier than cleaning a gun & probably less expensive too.
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mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (2464 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
Re: Engine paint
Rob, I have had good luck with VHT and Duplicolor engine paint in spray cans. I know some of the Cobra guys like the Rustoleum or Krylon barbeque paint for their black side pipes.(flat black and easy touch up)
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bsa_m21 Martin Rothman Vancouver, Canada (216 posts) Registered: 01/06/2009 11:41AM Main British Car: 1980 TR7V8 Rover 3.9L |
Re: Engine paint
Check out BBQ paint at your local hardware store. I've seen it available from flat to gloss black in both spray cans and brush on. If it can stand up to all that grease and flame, your block should be simple pickin. (I've also used it with excellent results.)
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kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: Engine paint
Rob, I used Duplicolor Engine Enamel on my block back in 2005. With 5 years on it and 30K miles, it still looks good. I just spray the aluminum intake with Rustoleum Clear Engine Enamel (500 Degrees). Probably either will be OK.
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ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: Engine paint
Kelly's use of clear (500F) engine enamel prompted this post - the high temp clear that I've used in the past turns yellow after a couple of years (not sure of the brand used though - perhaps a well known brand might yield better results).
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psmg Paul Schils Fredonia, WI (89 posts) Registered: 12/13/2007 10:27AM Main British Car: 1973 MGB-GT, Buick 215 1971 MGB RD, SBF 302 |
Re: Engine paint
Rob,
You might want to look at POR-15 products. They have both "High Temp" paints as well as a complete series of engine paints. If these work as well as their original products, they are a winner. [www.por15.com] |
Re: Engine paint
Graham writes; "the high temp clear that I've used in the past turns yellow after a couple of years"
That settles it. I'm going to paint my engine yellow. |
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