Is it too much to ask for engine paint to stand up to anti-freeze? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toms68cst · 06-17-2003, 09:45 PM

I'm pissed at Hirsch Auto Paints!

I went to clean up a small anti-freeze (50% mix) pool that developed overnight (From the thermostat housing, no biggie, it's already fixed.) and a spot of the new engine paint came up with it right down to the cast iron! You'd swear that there was paint-stripper on it! A couple of other spots are discolored from being exposed.

AM VERY DISSATISFIED with this paint. I spent countless hours prepping this engine and spent top-dollar for what was supposed to be the best engine paint around. I expect top-of-the line engine paint (or any engine paint for that matter) to stand up to a minor anti-freeze exposure.

I don't know what recourse I have. I sent off an email to them tonight. I'll see what they have to say.

I fought with this paint enough while painting my engine and now this!

*Gee_Emm* · 06-17-2003, 09:59 PM

How long has it been since you shot it?

toms68cst · 06-17-2003, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gee_Emm
How long has it been since you shot it?

6-8 weeks! The engine has been run up to normal operating temp a couple of times too.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-17-2003, 10:16 PM

Yah there should be no reason for that to happen, I could see a problem after 1 week but not 6

cdowns · 06-17-2003, 10:35 PM

i used to use hirsh products same damn thing happened to me with their damn engine paint was a biltch to work with then just peeled right off just like cheap wallpaper!!!!

Blue_71 · 06-17-2003, 11:12 PM

yikes man, ive had oil and antifreeze all over my intakes and engines, all painted with auto zone du-pont engine paint in a spray can, never one problem

**68Custom** · 06-18-2003, 12:19 AM

very sorry to hear about your paint problems. im sure thats got to be very unpleasant, especially after all the time and effort (not to mention money) to have something go down on you like that. i hope you find some better paint or get some sort of deal with those guys. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Aaron

jimfulco · 06-20-2003, 04:38 PM

Watch out for brake fluid too.

mocwon · 06-20-2003, 05:17 PM

I have found the best way to paint an engine is the same way to paint the body. Prep the heck out of it, spray with epoxy primer, spray with base coat and finally spray with clear coat. This may sound odd but believe me it works. I did this on my Mustang and the paint stays put even around the headers. Cleanup is a breeze and nothing seems to faze it. If it gets dirty or greasy, wipe it off. I was skeptical when a car painter buddy told me about this but I am a true believer now. None of the "engine" paints I have tried over the years work worth a crap for the long haul.

69 Short Fleet · 06-20-2003, 10:40 PM

Real sorry to hear your paint problems. My 283 was originally orange and decided to paint it black so I just used some wire brushes (various sizes) cleaned it off thoroughly, masked it (motor in) and used "Plastic Coat" high heat paint and it came out pretty good, but that really hurts when you go through all the work to do an awesome job and you get crappy results, regards Doug

06-17-2003, 09:45 PM	#1
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Is it too much to ask for engine paint to stand up to anti-freeze? I'm pissed at Hirsch Auto Paints! I went to clean up a small anti-freeze (50% mix) pool that developed overnight (From the thermostat housing, no biggie, it's already fixed.) and a spot of the new engine paint came up with it right down to the cast iron! You'd swear that there was paint-stripper on it! A couple of other spots are discolored from being exposed. AM VERY DISSATISFIED with this paint. I spent countless hours prepping this engine and spent top-dollar for what was supposed to be the best engine paint around. I expect top-of-the line engine paint (or any engine paint for that matter) to stand up to a minor anti-freeze exposure. I don't know what recourse I have. I sent off an email to them tonight. I'll see what they have to say. I fought with this paint enough while painting my engine and now this! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 06-17-2003 at 09:54 PM.

06-17-2003, 10:35 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i used to use hirsh products same damn thing happened to me with their damn engine paint was a biltch to work with then just peeled right off just like cheap wallpaper!!!! __________________ 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

06-18-2003, 12:19 AM	#7
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	very sorry to hear about your paint problems. im sure thats got to be very unpleasant, especially after all the time and effort (not to mention money) to have something go down on you like that. i hope you find some better paint or get some sort of deal with those guys. GOOD LUCK!!!! Aaron __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

06-20-2003, 05:17 PM	#9
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Engine paint I have found the best way to paint an engine is the same way to paint the body. Prep the heck out of it, spray with epoxy primer, spray with base coat and finally spray with clear coat. This may sound odd but believe me it works. I did this on my Mustang and the paint stays put even around the headers. Cleanup is a breeze and nothing seems to faze it. If it gets dirty or greasy, wipe it off. I was skeptical when a car painter buddy told me about this but I am a true believer now. None of the "engine" paints I have tried over the years work worth a crap for the long haul. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

06-17-2003, 09:59 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	How long has it been since you shot it?

06-17-2003, 10:16 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Yah there should be no reason for that to happen, I could see a problem after 1 week but not 6

06-20-2003, 04:38 PM	#8
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Watch out for brake fluid too.

06-20-2003, 10:40 PM	#10
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Real sorry to hear your paint problems. My 283 was originally orange and decided to paint it black so I just used some wire brushes (various sizes) cleaned it off thoroughly, masked it (motor in) and used "Plastic Coat" high heat paint and it came out pretty good, but that really hurts when you go through all the work to do an awesome job and you get crappy results, regards Doug



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