Engine paint
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Engine paint
Who makes a GOOD engine paint.
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Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
I use Mercury Marine paint. My preference is the charcoal color. Their primer is good too.
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POR, VHT, Plasti-Cote, Duplicolor - probably in that order of preference. Some recommend an epoxy primer and a clear coat.
I've used POR-15 on some body parts, and that stuff is ungodly tough... Wear gloves! They sell engine paint kits which comes with stripper/cleaner and common color choices. $40
-Rich
I've used POR-15 on some body parts, and that stuff is ungodly tough... Wear gloves! They sell engine paint kits which comes with stripper/cleaner and common color choices. $40
-Rich
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I use a zinc phosphate/chromate primer (available at marine stores) and a single stage urethane (available at auto paint supply stores). I flows so nicely that you can brush it on if necessary. Its resistant to gas and brake fluid. I have even used it on brake calipers with excellent results.
BTW, my engine is Dodge Viper Red.
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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and hood
1987 IROC wheels with Goodyear GSC's
305 from 87 IROC with 1994 LT1 cam (203/208 .450/.460")
performer intake with holley 600 (#1850)
Qjet is in the works
dynomax cat-back
non WC T-5 with 0.73 5th
3.27 nine-bolt
BTW, my engine is Dodge Viper Red.
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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and hood
1987 IROC wheels with Goodyear GSC's
305 from 87 IROC with 1994 LT1 cam (203/208 .450/.460")
performer intake with holley 600 (#1850)
Qjet is in the works
dynomax cat-back
non WC T-5 with 0.73 5th
3.27 nine-bolt
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The Zinc chromate is available in black now from auto paint stores. It's recomended as a good frame paint with no overcoat so if you want black you might be able to use it alone.
Comes out kind of satin.
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Comes out kind of satin.
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Plain Rust-O-Leum enamel. The "Hard-Hat" industrial enamel is very thin, and doesn't cover as well IMO. Regardles of what paint you use, some of is is alwatys going to char around the exhaust ports unless you never run the engine.
Allis Chalmers oragne is an exact match for the "original" Chevrolet SBC color.
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Allis Chalmers oragne is an exact match for the "original" Chevrolet SBC color.
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700R4
Go with the POR paint....you have a wide choice of colors and it's hard as nails.
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--RPM Racing--
-Currently building first ever engine. 383 with Super Ram plenum and runners, Edelbrock lower intake, Bosch 24# injectors, AFR 190 heads, MSD ignition.
-Will be installing Baer Brakes
-Will be installing full Spohn suspension in rear
-Art Carr 700R4 trans??
Attention Everyone!!! I will be changing my name on the message boards to HardcoreZ28 sometime in the near future. Just wanted to let everyone know.
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Riccioli Performance Motorworks
--RPM Racing--
-Currently building first ever engine. 383 with Super Ram plenum and runners, Edelbrock lower intake, Bosch 24# injectors, AFR 190 heads, MSD ignition.
-Will be installing Baer Brakes
-Will be installing full Spohn suspension in rear
-Art Carr 700R4 trans??
Attention Everyone!!! I will be changing my name on the message boards to HardcoreZ28 sometime in the near future. Just wanted to let everyone know.
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