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au03z71 · 01-31-2009, 04:09 PM

Where can I find the hugger orange paint for my engine? And, do I need a basecoat or primer?

Thanks

adpostel · 01-31-2009, 04:23 PM

If you can't find it in the local auto parts stores, which you should be able to, but if you can't, I ordered all my paint from JEG's and they had every thing I needed. I painted my engine Fire Engine Red, and it was hard to find in the locals in an engine temp resistant paint. JEG's had it, If I'm not mistaken, I think VHT makes it, but I could be wrong. and I didn't primer mine, just wire brushed really well, and then wipe clean with MKT or Mineral Spirits.

adpostel · 01-31-2009, 04:25 PM

Better yet, here ya go:

http://www.jegs.com/i//322/SP123/10002/-1

au03z71 · 01-31-2009, 05:06 PM

Very nice... and cheaper than I'd expected. Can I paint the headers with this stuff also?

cdowns · 01-31-2009, 05:09 PM

it's not for headers

au03z71 · 01-31-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

it's not for headers

What can I use for headers?

OhioDan · 01-31-2009, 05:54 PM

Why not paint engine same as your truck? Paint won't burn till about 300+ degrees. If yer engine gets that hot, you won't be worrying about the paint burning.

john02fxdl · 01-31-2009, 07:48 PM

No primer needed for engine paint. Paint several light coats instead of one heavy coat. Engine enamel is a bit thin and will run if you're not careful. Here's a secret, warm the spray can quite a bit(in front of a heater, not too close....boom) before you paint, will stick better with no runs. Hi-temp black or hi-temp cast iron gray for your headers, no primer on those either.

elkynova · 01-31-2009, 11:25 PM

go to a schucks, checker or kragen and by VHT brand engine paint. It is good to about 550 degrees and comes in about every color. It is about 8 bucks a can...

sierra4x4 · 01-31-2009, 11:43 PM

The best engine paint I have used is Duplicolour Chevy red-orange. I have painted about 7 engine and they all look awsome. Don't use primer.

blazer72 · 02-02-2009, 11:43 PM

oreilly's carries 1200 degree manifold paint - but nothing's perfect on exhaust - it just gets too hot - but it's the cheapest route. $8 a can.

**leddzepp** · 02-03-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by au03z71

What can I use for headers?

POR 20 high temp manifold paint. Had it on my truck for years...does not come off, and can be brushed on.

big_al_71 · 02-03-2009, 12:07 PM

We used VHT paint bought from Autozone...Sanded it, wiped it clean and Three lite coats and it was done.

01-31-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Engine Paint Where can I find the hugger orange paint for my engine? And, do I need a basecoat or primer? Thanks

01-31-2009, 04:23 PM	#2
adpostel New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Re: Engine Paint If you can't find it in the local auto parts stores, which you should be able to, but if you can't, I ordered all my paint from JEG's and they had every thing I needed. I painted my engine Fire Engine Red, and it was hard to find in the locals in an engine temp resistant paint. JEG's had it, If I'm not mistaken, I think VHT makes it, but I could be wrong. and I didn't primer mine, just wire brushed really well, and then wipe clean with MKT or Mineral Spirits. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB Project 454/400 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2417713

01-31-2009, 04:25 PM	#3
adpostel New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Re: Engine Paint Better yet, here ya go: http://www.jegs.com/i//322/SP123/10002/-1 __________________ 1968 C10 LWB Project 454/400 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2417713

01-31-2009, 05:06 PM	#4
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Engine Paint Very nice... and cheaper than I'd expected. Can I paint the headers with this stuff also?

01-31-2009, 05:09 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Engine Paint it's not for headers __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-31-2009, 05:54 PM	#7
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Engine Paint Why not paint engine same as your truck? Paint won't burn till about 300+ degrees. If yer engine gets that hot, you won't be worrying about the paint burning. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-31-2009, 07:48 PM	#8
john02fxdl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Avondale, PA. South east corner of the state Posts: 75	Re: Engine Paint No primer needed for engine paint. Paint several light coats instead of one heavy coat. Engine enamel is a bit thin and will run if you're not careful. Here's a secret, warm the spray can quite a bit(in front of a heater, not too close....boom) before you paint, will stick better with no runs. Hi-temp black or hi-temp cast iron gray for your headers, no primer on those either.

01-31-2009, 11:25 PM	#9
elkynova Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richland, Wa. Posts: 15	Re: Engine Paint go to a schucks, checker or kragen and by VHT brand engine paint. It is good to about 550 degrees and comes in about every color. It is about 8 bucks a can...

01-31-2009, 11:43 PM	#10
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: Engine Paint The best engine paint I have used is Duplicolour Chevy red-orange. I have painted about 7 engine and they all look awsome. Don't use primer.

02-02-2009, 11:43 PM	#11
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: Engine Paint oreilly's carries 1200 degree manifold paint - but nothing's perfect on exhaust - it just gets too hot - but it's the cheapest route. $8 a can. Last edited by blazer72; 02-02-2009 at 11:43 PM.

02-03-2009, 12:07 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Engine Paint We used VHT paint bought from Autozone...Sanded it, wiped it clean and Three lite coats and it was done. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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