best paint for engine block

[RedSled]

presently i'm doing a rebuild and want my engine to have a brand new factory look
i'm planning on using either the vht caliper cast aluminum paint or the vht engine enamel cast aluminum paint and they are listed in satin, matt and gloss finish

what i want to know ,which paint and finish will give the block the most original new oem look

i'm also open for ideas as to what you guys used to paint your engine blocks

[upsdude]

just go to autozone and look for their hi-temp paint there's all sorts of colors

[Hashiriya415]

aluminum is never painted, only clear coat.

[C. Anderson]

Use Meguiars Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner. Let it set for a couple minutes and rinse. It has acid in it to eat grime off. Will look good as new with no paint required.

[Martino]

I used the "Dupli-Color High Heat Engine Enamel".
Managed to find the silver I wanted and it came out like this:

http://www.visualsugar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sr_freshpaint-563x563.jpg

One and a half cans did a sure fine job of laying down a whole lot of coats, but I've yet to fire up the motor and put some heat to it. I REALLY hope it withstands everything the can says.

[koenig]

^^^ that looks incredible! I want to paint my valve cover like that

[Martino]

^^^ that looks incredible! I want to paint my valve cover like that

I'm hoping it stays that way, but to be honest I have no clue.
My motor was hot tanked and stripped completely so there's no oil or residue underneath the paint.

I'd suggest letting each coat thoroughly dry before applying the next. That will ensure complete settling of the paint.

Again, don't take my word on this actually working. The paint says it can withstand heats of up to 500 degrees fahrenheit but I'm slightly skeptical.

[ezza]

I got some 'engine enamel' off ebay, says it needs to be baked at 200 degrees for 90 minuits, sounds pretty hardcore if it takes that for it to work as it should

[Matej]

RustOleum.com Specialty Automotive (http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGCategory.asp?cid=98)

[Purestock240]

I used the dupli-colour either 1500 or 2000 degree paint. followed all instructions. still burnt off and rusted within a month.

[koenig]

yeah, I have a looooot of degreasing to do before I am ready to paint my engine.

[Hashiriya415]

Won't stay, seen too many of these. I really don't get the point why you painted yours. Its cleaned and looks like new? So wtf spray paint it? Have you even used a primer?
Most people try to clean for 5 minutes then give up and spray paint it so it looks clean. Paint doesn't properly adhere and lasts few months.

[Irresistible]

If you want it OEM looking just clean it. Then you won't have any peeling business going on, and it'll look new.

[Vicious Beaner!]

I used the "Dupli-Color High Heat Engine Enamel".
Managed to find the silver I wanted and it came out like this:


One and a half cans did a sure fine job of laying down a whole lot of coats, but I've yet to fire up the motor and put some heat to it. I REALLY hope it withstands everything the can says.


used also duplicolor has been 8 months / and its keeping up just fine . still looks fresh.

[Howie Felter Snatch]

Engine Paint = :hey:

Its an engine bay.. It supposed to get dusty, greasy and grimey.. Just wipe it all down once in a while..

[jspecusa]

Yanack in Japan sells these paint that offers more cooling so
it reduces the temperature.
At 7,500yen for a small can don't think anyone here will buy one.

[F20cS13]

Simple trip to Auto Zone for Hi Temp Paint will do the trick.
This was 6 months after painting. Oil will take the paint off just fyi.
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx119/redlinesi10/2011%20Forged%20Rebuild/2011-07-14_21-58-52_147.jpg

[F20cS13]

Engine Paint = :hey:

Its an engine bay.. It supposed to get dusty, greasy and grimey.. Just wipe it all down once in a while..
Bare engine=:hey:



;)

[zurud]

Engine Paint = :hey:

Its an engine bay.. It supposed to get dusty, greasy and grimey.. Just wipe it all down once in a while..

I don't know how they do it in oz or jap, but for the rest of the world people clean everything everyday.

[RedSled]

well in other car forums there are alot of guys painting their engine block even since old school days with guys and their chevy block etc.
the vht caliper paint is also rated at 900 F
and i believe there are alot of guys painting their block in this forum just look at some build threads

[ezza]

get some wire wheel drill bits and spend a couple hours going at it

before you know it it will look BETTER than paint

[Howie Felter Snatch]

Bare engine=:hey:



;)

I'm going to do this -> :boink: to your butt-orifice

I don't know how they do it in oz or jap, but for the rest of the world people clean everything everyday.

And this -> :wackit: to yours..


:)

[F20cS13]

:mephfawk:I'm going to do this -> :boink: to your butthole

[Martino]

I painted my block because I wanted it to look even better then my hot tanked block. I've achieved that and am 100% satisfied. Once I see how it will withstand the heat I'll be even more satisfied.

I've seen numerous stories of it working and not working, which makes me believe I was correct in the first place. It all comes down to the prep. So long as there aren't any oils sitting behind the paint everything should add head precisely as I want it.

For anyone who's complaining...oh well.

[omgRWDgoodness!]

I'm going to do this -> :boink: to your butt-orifice
And this -> :wackit: to yours..
:)
:mephfawk:
I'm gonna lick both your gooches.

[ezza]

I painted my block because I wanted it to look even better then my hot tanked block. I've achieved that and am 100% satisfied. Once I see how it will withstand the heat I'll be even more satisfied.

I've seen numerous stories of it working and not working, which makes me believe I was correct in the first place. It all comes down to the prep. So long as there aren't any oils sitting behind the paint everything should add head precisely as I want it.

For anyone who's complaining...oh well.

:werd:hjbjn

[Howie Felter Snatch]

I'm gonna lick both your gooches.

YES! :drool:

[Max_PSi]

Whatever you do make it a lighter color. Makes spotting leaks or problems easier.

[Martino]

Whatever you do make it a lighter color. Makes spotting leaks or problems easier.

This is also something I've thought about. Especially considering it's a re-freshed motor now, spotting any leaks will be a breeze. Although my goal is to not forget to tighten anything or screw it up come first start...hopefully.

[F20cS13]

Matte colors are very useful for this

[F20cS13]

:hitit::rawk:I'm gonna lick both your gooches.

[tabasco122]

not sure what the machine shop used, guessing its regular 500* paint, but here it is before we dropped it in after a hot tank. a year and 5000 miles later, its still holding up.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs215.snc3/22248_237103727217_512987217_3376341_3331554_n.jpg