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heldonss · 11-09-2003, 06:15 PM

I am thinking about painting my engine the body color of my truck. Has anybody here done this? If so....what is the best procedure? Paint....then clear coat?? Thanks for your reponds.

Cat Fuzz · 11-09-2003, 07:40 PM

Ask the paint guy that will be mixing it for you. I think you want to add some hardener or something. Of course, prepping the surface is the most important part of any paint job.

**too much stuff** · 11-10-2003, 12:46 AM

I have had good luck spraying acrylic enamel with hardner in it. Biggest thing, make sure everything is clean. I have noticed some discoloring around exhaust ports, and around the crossover under the carb.

dinnut · 11-10-2003, 12:48 AM

i think painting it the body color looks really nice. i dont know how to do ti though

Cat Fuzz · 11-10-2003, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by dinnut
i think painting it the body color looks really nice. i dont know how to do ti though

You have to have the paint mixed and shoot it with an automotive paint gun. Any good paint guy can mix it up to where it will work well on an engine.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-10-2003, 12:52 AM

I have 3 motor's with rattle can paint and it turned out pretty nice for a driver... As with anything good prep work is the key to making the paint last... Good luck hope it turn's out nice..

*rage'nrat638* · 11-10-2003, 05:27 AM

rattle can man my self....dupli-color high heat engine paint....
have seen many engine's the color of the truck or car and it looked GREAT

Moloko · 11-10-2003, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by rage'nrat638
rattle can man my self....dupli-color high heat engine paint....
have seen many engine's the color of the truck or car and it looked GREAT

You know you want to paint those headers.

shuttermutt · 11-10-2003, 12:46 PM

Daaaaamn! That is RED

lukecp · 11-10-2003, 03:31 PM

I'm also a rattle can man.....i love Chevy Orange that comes out of a can of VHT

BtnkBndt · 11-10-2003, 07:22 PM

Back in the day I used to warm the engine after the paint dried until you had an obvious paint smell. Then let the engine cool. Did this a few times to bake the paint on. These days I think they powder coat?

11-09-2003, 06:15 PM	#1
heldonss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SEMO Posts: 74	Painting engine? I am thinking about painting my engine the body color of my truck. Has anybody here done this? If so....what is the best procedure? Paint....then clear coat?? Thanks for your reponds. __________________ Current rides: 2007 Silverado VortecMax 1500 2007 Silverado Classic 1500 2004 GTO, 6spd 2003 Silverado 3500, 8.1 w/ Allison 2002 Camaro SS, 35th Ann., 6spd 2002 Silverado 2500, 6.0 1999 Buick Regal GS, 3800 SC 1997 Camaro Z28, 30th Ann. convertible 1991 GMC Syclone, #170 of 2998 1990 454 SS, 26,000 miles 1987 GMC 3500 Box Van 1972 Chevy C-10 short bed 1970 GMC Sierra Grande..2 owner 1968 Camaro RS/SS, 396/375 HP 1967 Chevy II Nova 1967 Camaro Convertible 1957 Chevy Truck

11-10-2003, 12:48 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i think painting it the body color looks really nice. i dont know how to do ti though __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-10-2003, 12:52 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I have 3 motor's with rattle can paint and it turned out pretty nice for a driver... As with anything good prep work is the key to making the paint last... Good luck hope it turn's out nice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-10-2003, 05:27 AM	#7
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	rattle can man my self....dupli-color high heat engine paint.... have seen many engine's the color of the truck or car and it looked GREAT Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:08 AM.

11-10-2003, 12:46 PM	#9
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Daaaaamn! That is RED __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-09-2003, 07:40 PM	#2
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Ask the paint guy that will be mixing it for you. I think you want to add some hardener or something. Of course, prepping the surface is the most important part of any paint job.

11-10-2003, 12:46 AM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,792	I have had good luck spraying acrylic enamel with hardner in it. Biggest thing, make sure everything is clean. I have noticed some discoloring around exhaust ports, and around the crossover under the carb.

11-10-2003, 03:31 PM	#10
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I'm also a rattle can man.....i love Chevy Orange that comes out of a can of VHT __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-10-2003, 07:22 PM	#11
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Back in the day I used to warm the engine after the paint dried until you had an obvious paint smell. Then let the engine cool. Did this a few times to bake the paint on. These days I think they powder coat?



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