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**smokinn** · 09-02-2004, 09:31 AM

Whats a good engine paint? Also is it better to paint it red or just black?

Jason

Russell · 09-02-2004, 09:49 AM

Black transmits the heat better, so based on a technicality black is the best paint color for functionality, and I personally love the clean look of a flat black motor with brushed alumnium components. But red looks awesome too

Ever consider Chevy orange? Another favourite motor color of mine

**Captkaos** · 09-02-2004, 01:40 PM

I used Silver Metallic Base coat/Clear Coat

8t5Silverado · 09-02-2004, 07:00 PM

Mine's crusty, rusty, old motor oil black, so I say go with black.

Grande Rojo · 09-02-2004, 07:10 PM

Paint it black unless your truck is red or use the ole' chevy orange. I used VHT engine paint on mine. I like the way it turned out. I got some POR15 silver header paint $15.00 1/2 pint. I lasted about 2 hours then flaked off. So I painted hy headers with VHT header paint and they still look good.

just my .02

SanitysBane · 09-02-2004, 07:57 PM

i just used regular rust-o-leum flat black, looks good to me.

Russell · 09-02-2004, 08:11 PM

I painted my motor with some black rattle can primer, lol

Works surprisingly well too, I've had it on there for a couple of months now, and other than it turning brown around the hot air choke hole, it looks as good as the day I sprayed it.

*1972C10* · 09-03-2004, 07:43 PM

I use Dupli Color Engine Paint 500 Degree ive never had a problem with it peeling or reaction It costs about 3.99 a can and can be bought at wal mart and vatozone and other parts houses im sure.

PlastiKote Is a brand that i reccomend staying away from I have had it flake off in the past and it doenst cover as good as the duplicolor.

screwballl · 09-03-2004, 08:16 PM

go to the local hardware store liek Ace Hardware and get flat color BBQ heat temp (usually 1000º) rattle can paint, there should be a few colors including a real nice silver, maybe green and brown and whetever else the store carries. When i redo mine i am going with the flat black with the engine compartment and firewall the GM Orange

Justins76 · 09-04-2004, 02:39 AM

I've used Dupli-Color 500 degree semi-gloss black and havent had any problems.

*1972C10* · 09-04-2004, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Justins76

I've used Dupli-Color 500 degree semi-gloss black and havent had any problems.

Yeah its good quality stuff I normally pick up my engine /heads/etc from the builder after a caustic vat and just clean with B-12 and paint That dupli color seems to have great adhesion with minimal prep Ive had the same engine since 1998 and still bright chevy orange.

71-longbed · 09-04-2004, 10:58 AM

i notice that duplicolor is alot high quality then plastic-kote..... as well

09-02-2004, 09:31 AM	#1
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	Engine paint Whats a good engine paint? Also is it better to paint it red or just black? Jason

09-02-2004, 09:49 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Black transmits the heat better, so based on a technicality black is the best paint color for functionality, and I personally love the clean look of a flat black motor with brushed alumnium components. But red looks awesome too Ever consider Chevy orange? Another favourite motor color of mine __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-02-2004, 01:40 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I used Silver Metallic Base coat/Clear Coat __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-02-2004, 07:00 PM	#4
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Mine's crusty, rusty, old motor oil black, so I say go with black. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

09-02-2004, 07:10 PM	#5
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Paint it black unless your truck is red or use the ole' chevy orange. I used VHT engine paint on mine. I like the way it turned out. I got some POR15 silver header paint $15.00 1/2 pint. I lasted about 2 hours then flaked off. So I painted hy headers with VHT header paint and they still look good. just my .02 __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

09-02-2004, 07:57 PM	#6
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i just used regular rust-o-leum flat black, looks good to me. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

09-02-2004, 08:11 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I painted my motor with some black rattle can primer, lol Works surprisingly well too, I've had it on there for a couple of months now, and other than it turning brown around the hot air choke hole, it looks as good as the day I sprayed it. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-03-2004, 07:43 PM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I use Dupli Color Engine Paint 500 Degree ive never had a problem with it peeling or reaction It costs about 3.99 a can and can be bought at wal mart and vatozone and other parts houses im sure. PlastiKote Is a brand that i reccomend staying away from I have had it flake off in the past and it doenst cover as good as the duplicolor.

09-03-2004, 08:16 PM	#9
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	go to the local hardware store liek Ace Hardware and get flat color BBQ heat temp (usually 1000º) rattle can paint, there should be a few colors including a real nice silver, maybe green and brown and whetever else the store carries. When i redo mine i am going with the flat black with the engine compartment and firewall the GM Orange __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

09-04-2004, 02:39 AM	#10
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	I've used Dupli-Color 500 degree semi-gloss black and havent had any problems. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

09-04-2004, 10:58 AM	#12
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i notice that duplicolor is alot high quality then plastic-kote..... as well __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.



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