Engine spray paint or enamel?
#1
Engine spray paint or enamel?
This winter I will be pulling the motor and trans to clean up and repaint the engine and engine compartment. Any suggetions for type of paints? I am considering the multi-step POR 15 engine enamel (Chevy Orange), and standard black for the rest of the parts etc.Has anyone tried POR 15, and how did it turn out? Thanks
#2
RE: Engine spray paint or enamel?
never used POR-15 on an engine. if I use a spray can, I usually just start with a wirewheel on a powerdrill to start, then I'll go to sandpaper where I can fit it (even better are the flexible 4 sidedsanding pads you can buy at supply shops) then I'll wipe down with acetone.
Iuse a self-etching primer followed by a high temperature paint (I don't even worry about "engine" paint) so I have more color choices. I will go with multipleextremely thin coats so it will totally dry thoroughly and bond itself well
good luck
Iuse a self-etching primer followed by a high temperature paint (I don't even worry about "engine" paint) so I have more color choices. I will go with multipleextremely thin coats so it will totally dry thoroughly and bond itself well
good luck
#6
RE: Engine spray paint or enamel?
por-15 is a paint used to fight off rust. I understand it is used on part that had rust removed (trunk etc...) to prevent rust from returning.
I am with 1969SS on this. Its not proper for the aplication and you would be wasting money.
I am with 1969SS on this. Its not proper for the aplication and you would be wasting money.
#9
RE: Engine spray paint or enamel?
ORIGINAL: jonnyNITRO
1969 SS hows that paint on the engine holding up? I didn't think the self-etching primer could take the heat like that.
1969 SS hows that paint on the engine holding up? I didn't think the self-etching primer could take the heat like that.
#10
RE: Engine spray paint or enamel?
Should all the engine compartment components carry the same black paint? Firewall vs. inner fenders vs. subframe? What about brake shields and master cylinder lid. They should be a bright color right?