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Posted: December 28 2007 01:26 PM
 
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 Frank Jones
 
I am paint ing my 30 model A coupe a metallic red (toyota rav4) . You can order spray paint in most any color from Tower Paints. Can I spray the block with just ordinary paint that is not heat paint? Do I need to primer it first. I have heard of guys spraying blocks with the same paint used on the car, but not sure if they put an additive in it for heat.
 
 
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Posted by rltaylor46  -  12/29/2007 08:03 PM
I was told my a car painter that you can use single stage urethane paint for engine paint, and it will take the heat. You can have your paint shop mix this single stage paint and actually put it in a spray can for you (who'da thunk?). What I'm sure of is that ordinary spray can enamel, or non-urethane enamels won't take the heat, and will flake off eventually. Can't answer the primer question. Over the years, I've used spray can engine paint without it, and no flaking or peeling. Hope that helps
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Posted by sellersrodshop  -  12/29/2007 08:08 PM
i would start with a good epoxy primer & use acrylic enamel for the color coats. thats what i use on all my engines that i color match & it will hold up to way more heat than the engine will ever produce.
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  12/30/2007 09:29 AM
epoxy then paint away just dont put it on real thick. i rinse mine with carb cleaner to get it clean.
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Posted by Streetrodder007  -  12/30/2007 09:45 PM
I like to use PPG gray base epoxy ($30) , then I prefer PPG -DBC paints. I think they are easiest to spray and store. Rattle can junk does work, but you get what you pay for. Every house needs a good foundation, just like a car. The paint will hold up forever, as long as the car is not overheated every week. I have also used OMNI high solids clear on the block and frames with good results.Good luck
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Posted by Rods & Customs by Leon  -  12/31/2007 02:50 AM
Prime & paint like everyone mentioned. But one thing that I think neededs to be really stressed is make sure its really clean......Very Clean!!! When its cool it looks like everything is stuck good, but when the motor heats up the slightest vapor bill blister areas. I paint almost all of my motors, but I mainly use all new motors to. I've seen that the new motors stick good, but any used or even some rebuilt motors normally blister no matter how much you try to get'em clean.
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Posted by boop coupe  -  12/31/2007 01:05 PM
Thanks very much for the quick feed back.
Frank Jones [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] clarksville, Maryland
 
Posted by orphans2  -  12/31/2007 05:22 PM
My engine in my 34 is painted to match the car, paint looks alot like yours. Paint has been on the engine about 15 years, justing starting to show some wear.
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