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[Barnett]

Just wanted to know if anyone knows what sort of paint i would have to use to paint my engine block??? and do i have to primer it first...???

Just want some general info about the whole thing from start to finish...would be great!!

See you at the ring!! 100%

[miniman5]

well i wouldnt prime it jsut make sure it is very clean and get some heat proof paint and you will be sorted my freind.... :grin: hope thats helped

[Sam]

Well it is much easier to do when the engine is out, and stripped.

You have to make sure it is very clean with no oil/grease or rust etc.

Picture of my engine after it was painted (and rebored etc :grin: ) :



Best place to try for the engine paint is Motor factors. Halfords only sell black or red!

[marksmini]

i done mine in, i was lucky, because my engine is normaly clean most the time anyways....

i just used heat proof paint,,

done it about 3 years ago, hasnt peeled at all, and still looks good

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[998dave]

hehe,
I had my paint made specially, the old man was working at a paint co. Had to hat to 250 Deg.C to set, now heat proof to about 800 Deg.C in the brightest red!!!

:grin: Dave

[Barnett]

Thank you very much peeps!!

well there are no Halfords in germany!! but some wicked car shops!!

And both of your engines look pretty cool painted.... :cool: