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Engine Paint

Discussion in 'Color is everything!' started by IDOXLR8, Aug 24, 2023.

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  1. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    The 1653 Dupi-Color when used alone is impossible to tell the difference and it’s not expensive and readily available, and very durable. IMG_2958.jpeg 68590116674__9B4A0C45-673A-4CBF-9C31-040AF28622DD.jpeg
     
    72STAGE1, Sep 20, 2023
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  2. c137blazeops

    c137blazeops Well-Known Member

    D
    Before spraying the duplicolor top coat did you use a primer on the cast iron block/parts?
     
    c137blazeops, Nov 16, 2024
    #22
  3. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    No, just wiped everything real good with wax & grease remover.
     
    72STAGE1, Nov 16, 2024
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  4. 71gs3504sp

    71gs3504sp Well-Known Member

    I used 1000-degree primer on engine blook, heads and intake manifold then sprayed 1653
    I think the most important thing to do is make sure no oil is on any surface.
    I degreased then used a propane touch to make sure no oil was anywhere.
    I am in the process doing my motor now for my 72 GS455.

    IMG_7259.JPG IMG_8270.JPG IMG_8274.JPG
     
    71gs3504sp, Nov 17, 2024
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  5. c137blazeops

    c137blazeops Well-Known Member

    Looks really good. Currently contemplating on whether to use a primer or not. I will on the steel parts but i think on cast iron it should be fine.
     
    c137blazeops, Nov 17, 2024
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  6. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    I used etching primer after a good cleaning. I like the red caliper paint for the heat crossovers.
     
    12lives, Nov 17, 2024
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  7. 70skylark350

    70skylark350 Jesus loves you unconditionally

    My thought on primer is that if it’s not designed for heat or engines, as engine paints are, then it may flake off. If the primer flakes the. There goes your paint with it.
    I used the Bill Hersch Buick red with no primer. It’s been five years now and only about 5,000 miles but still looks great.
     
    70skylark350, Nov 17, 2024
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  8. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    Yea I vote no primer.
     
    72STAGE1, Nov 17, 2024
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  9. c137blazeops

    c137blazeops Well-Known Member

    I agree 100% but I was just looking at this:

    https://www.eastwood.com/2k-aerospr...eviews/product/4/14932Z.htm&bvstate=pg:4/ct:r

    P    ics/reviews says it good but I wonder if its cuz you have to use their top coat products as well and follow the directions.
     
    c137blazeops, Nov 17, 2024
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  10. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    I use a light coat of red oxide Krylon or Dupli...then the cherry red krylon...the primer allows quicker more even coverage.....cold galvanizing on the exhaust runners will jeep them from flaking
     
    hugger, Nov 17, 2024
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  11. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Only part of a 455 that gets hot enough to break any spray paint down is the exhaust runners and intake cross over....I e never used an "engine enamel "
     
    hugger, Nov 17, 2024
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  12. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Pure work of art!!!
     
    IDOXLR8, Nov 25, 2024
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  13. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    TXGS, Dec 20, 2024
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  14. Dadrider

    Dadrider Silver Level contributor

    Worked on and painted a few 6/71 and 8/71.
    The V6 53 was a screamer would turn some RPM in a marine propulsion application.
     
    Dadrider, Dec 25, 2024
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  15. rjay

    rjay Well-Known Member

    That’s the shade Chevs turn when they get spanked by a Buick
     
    rjay, Dec 26, 2024
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