tneker Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Had our block honed so we can replace rings and our local machine shop is particular about what they will mount up on their equipment so you pretty much need to pay for a bake and clean of the block first. Now that we have it back, can't help but want to paint the block so we can see oil seepage etc a little easier. Anyone have any luck with the rattle can engine paints holding up? Particular brands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 I use this brand: And this one: Both are very durable and easy to apply. Use brake cleaner spray to get rid of any oil before painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogren-Engineering Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 As long as the shop doesnt paint the inside of the engine. Ihad a shop paint the entire block, bearing saddles included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 I've had a few blocks from customers that had some "overspray"; gun wash removes it pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xph Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Any concerns about thermal efficiency with painted surfaces? or in general is this not an issue with a "water cooled" "block"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_e Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Just don't paint aluminum parts (heads) black, it tends to make fellow competitors such as myself very suspicious of everything else on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted February 28, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 If you want a cost effective simple way to go. If you are going for a show car quality I would use a 2 part epoxy primer, and then a 2 part epoxy paint. The X-O rust is like a few hundred times cheaper tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted February 28, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 BTW, Some of the biggest and most well known aerosol paint companies use the same paint for general purpose enamel, engine enamel, and anti-rust enamel. They are the same paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, red0 said: BTW, Some of the biggest and most well known aerosol paint companies use the same paint for general purpose enamel, engine enamel, and anti-rust enamel. They are the same paint. Whaaat. No way! We've been marketed to? Next thing you know there will be ads in the forum...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squelch Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I paint them all the time, Dupli-color engine enamel works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 On Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 11:23 AM, Xph said: Any concerns about thermal efficiency with painted surfaces? or in general is this not an issue with a "water cooled" "block"... 0 concerns paint away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Leaving mine rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Bandit said: Leaving mine rusty. Normally I would agree but Better protect it... this may be a long build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Race Hemi Orange is worth 5-10HP proven fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 On 3/4/2018 at 12:36 AM, Team Infiniti said: Normally I would agree but Better protect it... this may be a long build Paint doesn't keep the flakes of rust from flying off. This is a WI motor out of a truck missing the inner fender flaps. It's so bad on the driver's side I feel it's a point of pride to let others see how bad it is. Besides, if I paint it people will think I rebuilt it. Straight out of the boneyard. 98 (iirc) heavy 3/4 ton extendo cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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