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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Engine paint
Posted by: rficalora
Date: January 26, 2010 11:18PM

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.


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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Registered:
02/29/2008 08:29PM

Main British Car:
1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: Engine paint
Posted by: mgb260
Date: January 27, 2010 02:18AM

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)


bsa_m21
Martin Rothman
Vancouver, Canada
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01/06/2009 11:41AM

Main British Car:
1980 TR7V8 Rover 3.9L

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Re: Engine paint
Posted by: bsa_m21
Date: January 28, 2010 12:10AM

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
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10/25/2007 09:37AM

Main British Car:
2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

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Re: Engine paint
Posted by: kstevusa
Date: January 28, 2010 09:02AM

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
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10/25/2007 11:17AM

Main British Car:
1976 MGB Ford 302

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Re: Engine paint
Posted by: ex-tyke
Date: January 28, 2010 10:36AM

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).


psmg
Paul Schils
Fredonia, WI
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12/13/2007 10:27AM

Main British Car:
1973 MGB-GT, Buick 215 1971 MGB RD, SBF 302

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Re: Engine paint
Posted by: psmg
Date: January 28, 2010 02:55PM

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]


pcmenten
Paul Menten

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10/08/2009 10:40AM

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Re: Engine paint
Posted by: pcmenten
Date: January 28, 2010 05:03PM

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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