Painting engine covers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

softballnrd27 · 07-01-2011, 08:35 PM

I want to know the best way to paint my engine cover and have it stay. What paint have you used? Method?

BR3W CITY · 07-02-2011, 12:21 AM

I'm not a pro painter, but I just did the accents on my cover. Sanded down to the base with 220, then softened up with 800. Cleaned it up and hit it with some primer, then sealer, then high-heat engine paint. Its a small area but holds up well.

You could also look into hydrodipping. Pretty cool stuff, gets awesome custom patterns and can be cheaper than custom paint in some cases.

85burb · 07-02-2011, 12:21 AM

When i had mine off i sanded them a tad bit and then brake cleanered them and then used duplicolor engine paint. I have had engine in and daily driven for little over 6 months and none of mine is flaking off. The only problem is when i installed my engine the valve covers got chipped a bit. But still not chipping.

85burb · 07-02-2011, 12:23 AM

..................Just reread post. I think you are talking about the plastic cover now... Sorry

Trailrider95 · 07-02-2011, 12:38 AM

That is a sweet looking engine...

85burb · 07-02-2011, 11:53 AM

Thanks!

07-01-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Painting engine covers I want to know the best way to paint my engine cover and have it stay. What paint have you used? Method? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-02-2011, 12:21 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Painting engine covers I'm not a pro painter, but I just did the accents on my cover. Sanded down to the base with 220, then softened up with 800. Cleaned it up and hit it with some primer, then sealer, then high-heat engine paint. Its a small area but holds up well. You could also look into hydrodipping. Pretty cool stuff, gets awesome custom patterns and can be cheaper than custom paint in some cases. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-02-2011, 12:21 AM	#3
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Painting engine covers When i had mine off i sanded them a tad bit and then brake cleanered them and then used duplicolor engine paint. I have had engine in and daily driven for little over 6 months and none of mine is flaking off. The only problem is when i installed my engine the valve covers got chipped a bit. But still not chipping. Attached Images __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

07-02-2011, 12:23 AM	#4
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Painting engine covers ..................Just reread post. I think you are talking about the plastic cover now... Sorry __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

07-02-2011, 12:38 AM	#5
Trailrider95 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW (Washington) Posts: 75	Re: Painting engine covers That is a sweet looking engine...

07-02-2011, 11:53 AM	#6
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Painting engine covers Thanks! __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.