metallic engine paint
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From: Portland,Or
Car: 1992 RS T-Top
Engine: 305 TBI/ to be replaced w/383 forged stroker
Transmission: 700R4/ coming 200 4R
Not neccessarily, I've always used standard automotive enamel. I had an intake that my machinist couldn't get the paint off, no matter what he did, hot tank, etc.! It's basically baked enamel! I originally got the idea from an issue of hot rod tech tips.
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From: So.west IN
Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
How hot do you think black paint on a car gets in the Arizona sun in the middle of a 100+º summer day ?
If your engine is getting hotter than that and blistering the paint off the block.. I believe the last worry you'll have on your mind is ruining the paint.
I know my back shop door painted w/rustoleum battle ship grey (lighter grey) in the middle of an So. IN summer (sun on it from 12pm to 6pm-ish) got close to 280º outside (steel door) w/o problems. That's just crappy oiled enamel put on w/no prep & a roller.
Use a descent (or even crappy) paint of your choice and you shouldn't have any problems.
JMO though..
If your engine is getting hotter than that and blistering the paint off the block.. I believe the last worry you'll have on your mind is ruining the paint.
I know my back shop door painted w/rustoleum battle ship grey (lighter grey) in the middle of an So. IN summer (sun on it from 12pm to 6pm-ish) got close to 280º outside (steel door) w/o problems. That's just crappy oiled enamel put on w/no prep & a roller.
Use a descent (or even crappy) paint of your choice and you shouldn't have any problems.
JMO though..
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