engine block Painting

Discussion in 'Color is everything!' started by jim, Aug 18, 2018.

  1. jim

    jim Well-Known Member

    Painting the engine block do you use primer first? If so what have you used with good results
     
  2. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    I think it depends on the paint? I know the Bill Hersh paints don't require primer.
     
  3. OZGS455

    OZGS455 Oh what a wonderful day!

    I use paving paint, its clear and you tint it to the desired colour $30 a litre (quart), thick and very durable, I add some enamel hardener as well makes it super tough, thin slightly to spray though a standard gun, and get at least 5 engines painted , a litre is damn close to a quart.
    No primer required just a thorough clean.
     
  4. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

  5. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    That’s what I used. On the bare block
     
  6. GSX 554

    GSX 554 Gold Level Contributor

    I did a test for color on another group. Bill Hirsch paint is almost a perfect match . Plus they say its good for 700 degrees . Closest second was the Krylon 2114 that seems to be unavailable these days and is only rated to 500 degrees engine paint 004.JPG Buick Red Comparison 003.JPG engine paint 004.JPG Buick Red Comparison 003.JPG
     
  7. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    Well said. You will never get high solids and lead to spray through that tiny nozzle
     
  8. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    I’m pretty sure they have lead in that Straight enamel
     
  9. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    Remember when they took lead out of lacquer. Longevity and durability. Went out the door
     
  10. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    I epoxy primer the oil pan then painted with straight enamel hardener mixed in the Hirsch enamel . But the Block just paint no prime no hardener. So it retains the heat better
     
  11. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    GSX4554ever We have a saying in paint world . A spray out card will set you free. It’s funny when guys at work paint a car and there is 7-8 variant’s for the same color. They will unmask the car. With out doing spray outs. Hilarious
     
  12. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    You must at least prime the aluminum water pump and timing cover or the paint will peel off. I never used primer on any cast iron engine parts and never had a problem. It may still burn off the heads near exhaust manifolds and heat cross overs on intake .
     
  13. Junkyardog

    Junkyardog Member

    Hey scubasteve455... can you share the Bill Hirsch paint part # with us? I'm looking to repaint my engine in my 69 GS400 and having problems finding the paint... Thanks...
     
  14. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    6AB507DF-3BBE-48A8-8B50-E945A2FE030C.png Here’s what I found
     
  15. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    Last pic showed wrong color
     
  16. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    I did not paint my TA pump just for that reason. Looks much better unpainted
     
  17. Junkyardog

    Junkyardog Member

    I saw that, but saw no part #. I actually JUST saw to the left there is a description... I'm good to go.
    Thanks a bunch... Mike
     
  18. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    When I went on line and put in cart that’s all I got. Could be 66-71
     
  19. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Steve just don’t try and pass my judging.:D
     
  20. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    I’m way past that. I know. It’s to stringent.
     

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