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07-17-2013, 01:35 AM
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Engine Painting
Hello, i recently pulled my Chevy 350 out of my old 1985 chevy truck. I traded the truck with no motor straight across for a 1971 chevy longbed (i like this body style better). The 1971 had a seized 350 in it. Anyways, i have the motor out and am im the process of cleaning/degreasin it before in put it in the 71. Should I just get all the access paint off and paint over the old paint or should i strip the paint? also, should i prime it or just spray chevy orange?
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07-17-2013, 01:53 PM
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Re: Engine Painting
I would degrease it with oven cleaner and a pressure washer.Then wire wheel any rough spots.Wipe it with laquer thinner and paint it.You may want to replace the seals/gaskets while you have it out for easy access.I don't usually prime an engine but that's up to you.
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07-17-2013, 02:28 PM
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Re: Engine Painting
Most of the high temp paints don't require a primer.
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07-17-2013, 07:38 PM
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Re: Engine Painting
Anyone ever use the engine clearcoat also? Getting ready to do the same thing.
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07-17-2013, 11:32 PM
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Re: Engine Painting
Got the motor painted, not too bad for a backyard quickie.
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07-17-2013, 11:49 PM
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Re: Engine Painting
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07-18-2013, 12:09 AM
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Re: Engine Painting
Gotta love those back yard quickies
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07-18-2013, 01:41 AM
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Re: Engine Painting
Don't know if it's good or bad...But I painted mine with Por15.
Here's before and after....Oh, if I had only thought to change the freeze plugs then!!!! Hey, what's the deal with the forum pics these days? They won't take any even "reasonable" size. I know the space thing and all that. But 100k? That's not so good. Sorry...That's not "Engine Painting", is it?
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07-19-2013, 10:31 AM
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Re: Engine Painting
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I think I'll clear the block. I read a little bit more on the site and found some discussion where the clear coat yellowed when sprayed over a bare aluminum intake. I'm planning on painting my intake so I would guess I should be okay. |
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07-19-2013, 11:17 AM
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Re: Engine Painting
I always paint mine with base coat clear coat..
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