What paint did you use on your engine? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyHauler · 03-20-2020, 01:37 PM

What paint did you guys use for a glossy paint job on your engine that will last and not dull out immediately after the engine is broke in?

Did you use a simple high temp paint and then clear out of a spray can?
Did you use some base/clear that is also for automotive body finish?

geezer#99 · 03-20-2020, 02:16 PM

I’ve always liked this.

https://www.levineautoparts.com/dupli-color-de1605.html

The ford red ages to a nice Chevy orange.

**chewychevy67** · 03-20-2020, 03:00 PM

I used por15 engine enamel. It looks real sharp now. I am hoping to run my engine in the next couple weeks. See how it holds up then. Hopefully we'll.

72c20customcamper · 03-20-2020, 03:42 PM

Ceramic 2k this is Eastwoods . I buy it in quarts and spray with a cheap HF gun . I've used it before with good results ,KBS is a good product too

rockyrivermark · 03-20-2020, 04:36 PM

X2 on the por 15 engine paint.
Brush on and lays down great
2 years later looks great.

hayhauler71 · 03-20-2020, 04:44 PM

VHT engine enamel

03-20-2020, 01:37 PM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 409	What paint did you use on your engine? What paint did you guys use for a glossy paint job on your engine that will last and not dull out immediately after the engine is broke in? Did you use a simple high temp paint and then clear out of a spray can? Did you use some base/clear that is also for automotive body finish?

03-20-2020, 02:16 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,731	Re: What paint did you use on your engine? I’ve always liked this. https://www.levineautoparts.com/dupli-color-de1605.html The ford red ages to a nice Chevy orange.

03-20-2020, 03:00 PM	#3
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: What paint did you use on your engine? I used por15 engine enamel. It looks real sharp now. I am hoping to run my engine in the next couple weeks. See how it holds up then. Hopefully we'll.

03-20-2020, 03:42 PM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: What paint did you use on your engine? Ceramic 2k this is Eastwoods . I buy it in quarts and spray with a cheap HF gun . I've used it before with good results ,KBS is a good product too Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-20-2020, 04:36 PM	#5
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: What paint did you use on your engine? X2 on the por 15 engine paint. Brush on and lays down great 2 years later looks great. Attached Images __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

03-20-2020, 04:44 PM	#6
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What paint did you use on your engine? VHT engine enamel Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy



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