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[mini-geek]

what is best to use to paint an engine

I need to paint the block in red what paint is best to use for that hammeright smoth? or do i need special heat prof paint?

I also want to paint the gearbox casing and fly wheel cover i want them in silver again what is best to use hammeright smoth?

Gavin.

[iansmini]

what is best to use to paint an engine

I need to paint the block in red what paint is best to use for that hammeright smoth? or do i need special heat prof paint?

I also want to paint the gearbox casing and fly wheel cover i want them in silver again what is best to use hammeright smoth?

Gavin.

minimadmike has a very in depth and detailed guide to do this use the search button to find it i know ill be using it!

[imabitnaughtyxx]

Use the search function, loads of info on this KC

[panelbeaterpeter]

People will tell you to use high temp paint, but I have used smooth red hammerite and it's fine, not discoloured or flaked off. It's been on there for a year or so. Just make sure the surface is very clean and free from rust/flaking paint etc.

[mike.]

Hammerite should be fine to use - Heard about plenty of people using it. I used proper high temp paint and got very good results. Like pete said - The key to it is making sure all the surfaces are clean.

Theres a link to my guide in my sig.

[Retro_10s]

Minimadmike,... you still haven't changed your signiture to read correctly,.... it's Oli's car, not Oil's....

[dklawson]

To what others have said above I'll add: You do NOT need high temperature paint no matter what others tell you. Remember that the engine block gets no hotter than the coolant lets it get. Ideally that would be no more than about 200oF (less than 100oC). What you DO want is a paint with high solids content so it will fill and smooth the roughness of the casting.