engine paint

[92rscamaro350]

Hello I am looking at cleaning up an older 350 block and heads. Whats the best way to clean them? And what kind of paint can I use at home to make them look better for my rebuild/clean up? Does any one recomend any kind of paint or colors? Any help would be great Thanks Shawn


I do have a poweer washer brushes and your basic purple degreaser

[meissen]

I used duplicolor engine high temp enamel from Murrays / Autozone on my engine block. I thought brushing it on would look OK but definitely spray it like it's meant to be.

[Transamsfast]

best way is hot tank the block and heads...
paint is over rated, once it starts peeling....give it time it will it looks tacky FAST

do it once, do it right. powder coat if anything

[92rscamaro350]

thanks

Ok guys thanks for the info I am looking to do a decent but not perfect job now as I want to get the motor in the car for the summer to go places lol

[MP81]

I presume duplicolor will work for a supercharger as well, with clear afterwards?

[kammi10]

best way is hot tank the block and heads...
paint is over rated, once it starts peeling....give it time it will it looks tacky FAST

do it once, do it right. powder coat if anything

i don;t think they have powder coat available to withstand those types of temps. however im not sure how hot the block itself actually gets so

[PWND3r]

DO NOT HOT TANK ALUMINUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think I can stress that enough.

I would sandblast your parts (depending on application), if it's an internal part or something where the sand can be a problem if stuck in it, use glass beads. Then go on to paint or powdercoat. Make sure you let everything cure correctly.

Everything on my motor is powdercoated.

[98blackbeauty]

DO NOT HOT TANK ALUMINUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think I can stress that enough.

I would sandblast your parts (depending on application), if it's an internal part or something where the sand can be a problem if stuck in it, use glass beads. Then go on to paint or powdercoat. Make sure you let everything cure correctly.

Everything on my motor is powdercoated.

wow!! powdercoated, one more clue to the mysterious v6/v8. LOL

[WMCCjames]

I've always had really good luck painting engine blocks with VHT after throughly cleaning them with laquer thinner.

[PWND3r]

wow!! powdercoated, one more clue to the mysterious v6/v8. LOL

Do you have a clue list going yet?

[spears91rsf-body]

to clean my block before i painted it i just sprayed brake parts cleaner on it then let it sit for about 5 to 10 min then got into with a metal brush and did that 3 or 4 times and it cleaned up real good and then wiped it down with sum rags and then painted it and it looks great ill take sum pics of it when i got put the oil pan gasket on it

[meissen]

Everything on my motor is powdercoated.

Pics or lie.

[PWND3r]

Pics or lie.

TEASER

[Lucky SOB]

TEASER

jerk. haha jk. so did you have your front clip repainted? I don't remember it being scraped up like that when i saw it at woodward.

[92rscamaro350]

great stuff

Hey guys I sense a strong level of friendly competitiveness. Its great you all seem to know alot and have nice looking rides to prove it so thanks again. I hope to join in on all the fun and contribute to the fun I will see you around this summer, Shawn.