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Jimbotronics · 04-07-2005, 07:57 PM

My base has an auto hobby shop where you can rent tool, bays, etc etc. I'm changing out my engine so I figured I'd carry 'em up and try out the blasting cabinet... kick a$$! It cost me $5 and an hour of my time to get these results, now I just got get 'em painted. For these parts is just a good heat rated rattle can paint ok?

Sweet72 · 04-07-2005, 08:06 PM

Don't really have to use hi-temp paint, just a good enamel. That's real convenient having a blast cabinet at your auto hobby shop. Wish they had blasting equip where I was stationed. The Navy base I currently work at has almost "child proofed" everything in the hobby shops and has so many rules you can't even fart without holding a certification and signing a waiver.

jtmiller92 · 04-07-2005, 08:17 PM

I have always had good luck using PlastiCoat Engine Enamel, it holds up well, with a nice gloss to it and most auto stores and walmart carry it....jt

incoma · 04-07-2005, 08:45 PM

You can use just about any spray paint to paint your stuff. I'm going to experiment with some primer too to see if that works better than just painting the metal, albeit I haven't had any problems just painting the metal.

Just a note of caution though, don't handle the bare parts with your hands after blasting. The moisture in your skin will make the parts start to rust really quick. You may also want to wipe the parts down with a clean rag before painting to remove any bead dust before you paint.

We've got a cabinet about the size of a VW bug at my plant. I fit my front fenders and a rear axle housing in that sucker without any problems!!

shifty · 04-07-2005, 08:47 PM

DUPLICOLOR.

Or, at least, that's what the guys on TruckTV recommended in the recent show that covered how to paint and clean up your engine ...

04-07-2005, 07:57 PM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	First time using a sand blasting cabinet..WOW! My base has an auto hobby shop where you can rent tool, bays, etc etc. I'm changing out my engine so I figured I'd carry 'em up and try out the blasting cabinet... kick a$$! It cost me $5 and an hour of my time to get these results, now I just got get 'em painted. For these parts is just a good heat rated rattle can paint ok? __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707 Last edited by Jimbotronics; 04-07-2005 at 07:58 PM.

04-07-2005, 08:06 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Don't really have to use hi-temp paint, just a good enamel. That's real convenient having a blast cabinet at your auto hobby shop. Wish they had blasting equip where I was stationed. The Navy base I currently work at has almost "child proofed" everything in the hobby shops and has so many rules you can't even fart without holding a certification and signing a waiver. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

04-07-2005, 08:17 PM	#3
jtmiller92 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nicholasville, KY 40356 Posts: 461	I have always had good luck using PlastiCoat Engine Enamel, it holds up well, with a nice gloss to it and most auto stores and walmart carry it....jt __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS LS3/6 Speed

04-07-2005, 08:47 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	DUPLICOLOR. Or, at least, that's what the guys on TruckTV recommended in the recent show that covered how to paint and clean up your engine ... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-07-2005, 08:45 PM	#4
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	You can use just about any spray paint to paint your stuff. I'm going to experiment with some primer too to see if that works better than just painting the metal, albeit I haven't had any problems just painting the metal. Just a note of caution though, don't handle the bare parts with your hands after blasting. The moisture in your skin will make the parts start to rust really quick. You may also want to wipe the parts down with a clean rag before painting to remove any bead dust before you paint. We've got a cabinet about the size of a VW bug at my plant. I fit my front fenders and a rear axle housing in that sucker without any problems!!



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