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Fred T · 05-10-2006, 11:51 PM

I've had good results with the Plasticote engine paints. Por-15 needs bare metal to work properly, their engine paint is a regular, high solids paint. Duplicolor is now owned by Krylon, but I don't know about its quality.

Surface prep. Once a paint has cured, scuffing is needed. Scuffing a glossy surface is always good practice. It gives the new paint some tooth to grip.

You will need two coats to get a decent color, black is hard to cover.

05-10-2006, 11:51 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Engine paint recommendations I've had good results with the Plasticote engine paints. Por-15 needs bare metal to work properly, their engine paint is a regular, high solids paint. Duplicolor is now owned by Krylon, but I don't know about its quality. Surface prep. Once a paint has cured, scuffing is needed. Scuffing a glossy surface is always good practice. It gives the new paint some tooth to grip. You will need two coats to get a decent color, black is hard to cover. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.