Base/Clear Coat on an Engine

[Wvgearhead]

I have heard of a person or two base/clear paint their motor. How well does that hold up. I would like to color match my motor to the truck, a little hard to do using hi-temp paint. Also, is there any advantage of base/clear to single stage in this application.
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[quigman]

The clear coat will yellow over time. I have used single stage in the past and it holds up great. No yellowing and no pealing, just be sure to have everything really clean. Good luck

[S10Fan]

I also vote for single stage.

[Wvgearhead]

Thanks guys
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[S10Fan]

Just a follow up......I'm not saying you can't use base clear. I used single stage on a couple daily driver type motors, the SS was much easier to care for with the inevitable scratch/chip. A small model car paint brush made chip repair a breeze.