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04-02-2014, 09:10 PM
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Quit if it's not FUN!!!
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Indian Trail, N.C,
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Painting a new crate motor
 . Has anyone here painted a new black 350 crate motor? I am about ready to install my new crate motor (Thanks, JEG'S). I am not crazy about a black motor and I'm thinking Chevy Orange. Do I need to "scuff" the factory paint or simply tape and spray?
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04-02-2014, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: Painting a new crate motor
Yes, scuff, everything - and clean thoroughly.
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04-02-2014, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: OKC
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Re: Painting a new crate motor
Definitely scuff it. You want that paint to stick.
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04-02-2014, 10:42 PM
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the boat guy
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: springfield mo
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Re: Painting a new crate motor
Scuff... grind down all of the casting texture, smooth the corners, blend the block and heads, hit it with a DA and make that baby shine. Then cover it in paint.
No sane people do this much prep, not even on high end roadster builds. I do and the results are awesome. Makes the color brighter and is much easier to clean.
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