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12-17-2011, 09:17 PM
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Engine block paint
I am building a 350 and I need to know what brand and/or type of paint to use to paint the block. I am going to leave the heads steel - for contrast. I used the "high heat" (crap) last time and it cooked off within the first ten minutes (and the smell was horrific). What are you guys using? Thanks.
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12-17-2011, 09:33 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
The best I've found is from POR-15, it's a little on the pricey side but looks good and stays on.
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12-17-2011, 09:47 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
/\/\ WOW, that thing looks GOOD!!! Is that the POR 15?
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12-17-2011, 10:01 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
Thanks, Yes it is, even on the exhaust manifolds.
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12-17-2011, 10:34 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
I am fond of the VHT brand "new cast grey" engine paint.
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12-17-2011, 10:51 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
BlackedOut, Where would i locate that? It would be cool to have the steel look, WITHOUT the rust!!
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12-17-2011, 11:49 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
Most larger parts houses should carry it....
Dupli-color # DE1651 VHT # SP997 |
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12-17-2011, 11:51 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
x2 on the vht
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12-18-2011, 10:45 AM
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Re: Engine block paint
The biggest issue is to get all grease and solvents off of the block / heads before any paint is applied, last motor I did never used primer on it, the rough casting holds the paint well. This was stainless steel equipment paint, still looks good today only a light color change to a little darker which I did`nt know would happen but actually looks better.
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12-18-2011, 12:30 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
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12-18-2011, 12:54 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
if the engine is not assembled yet you can powder coat the block and ceramic coat the exhaust. it looks amazing.
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12-18-2011, 02:28 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
Darkhorse here ya go .. http://www.steel-it.com/ I used the polyurethane
http://www.steel-it.com/products.htm they also sell it in Epoxy After read inng the label its much like por 15 , its has a rust preventer in it.
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12-18-2011, 03:01 PM
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Re: Engine block paint
Dupli-Color
VHT Rust-Oleum http://www.youtube.com/user/StaceyDavidsGearZ http://www.youtube.com/user/duplicolortv http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/engineenamel/ http://www.youtube.com/user/RustOleumAutomotive
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12-18-2011, 09:32 PM
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