#76357, "Want to paint block. What kind of paint could I use?" Sep-11-04 01:11 PM by er0ckz
What's up guys. I just got my build block and I want to paint it to make it look cleaner. The black ain't working for me. What kind of paint could I use to paint it? Thanks
#76397, "RE: Want to paint block. What kind of paint could I use?" In response to Reply # 7
1200* silver worked well on mine.
I would have used the 1600* paint, but it had a really dull finish and required baking in an oven.
You MUST completely degrease the engine before painting it, otherwise it will just flake off. Even if youve only touched it with your clean hands, your skin oil will fuck up the paint when it gets hot.
It's somewhat resistant to oil and solvents once dry. You can brush it gently with a damp cloth, but if you scrub it hard or leave oil leaks all over it, the paint will come off.
#76407, "RE: Want to paint block. What kind of paint could I use?" In response to Reply # 8
Originally posted by thedawg 1200* silver worked well on mine. I would have used the 1600* paint, but it had a really dull finish and required baking in an oven. You MUST completely degrease the engine before painting it, otherwise it will just flake off. Even if youve only touched it with your clean hands, your skin oil will fuck up the paint when it gets hot. It's somewhat resistant to oil and solvents once dry. You can brush it gently with a damp cloth, but if you scrub it hard or leave oil leaks all over it, the paint will come off. The only way to do it right is to powdercoat it.
#76420, "RE: Want to paint block. What kind of paint could I use?" In response to Reply # 6
Originally posted by etx Powdercoat it.
NOOO!!!
Never powdercoat an iron engine component, especially a block or head (if they're iron) the metals need to "breathe" it is essential for long term operation. Powdercoating will only cause undue stress on the block and increase it's chances of cracking (holds in too much heat). I wouldn't powdercoat the head either, I'm not to sure about exact effects on aluminum but it must be similiar. Now an intake mani. or something of that nature, I'd say go for it, in a heartbeat.
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