Can it be done? Will it stand up to the heat? Thanks.

 

Well... Yes and maybe. Powdercoat is baked on at 400 degrees, so any part of the engine that reaches that temp will obviously burn off the powdercoating. I'm not sure if the powdercoat approaches a certain temp if it'll "run" or "sag" or something though. Give a local shop a call and ask them what happens to powdercoat at 300 degrees, 350 degrees, etc...

Steve

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Steve's Trans Am Temple

 

i was told by my local powdercoater that everything on a motor can be done except for headers and block....hes been doing it for 11 years so i assume he knows what hes doin

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1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO with a 1986
305 C.I.D.V8 BORED .030 OVER
HIGH VOLUME OIL PUMP
FLAT-TOP PISTONS
MILD CAM
EQUAL-LENGTH HEADERS
3" CAT BACK EXHAUST W/ FLOWMASTER MUFFFLER
KEYSTONE CLASSIC WHEELS.
TH350 TRANNY
B&M RATCHET SHIFTER
STAGE THREE SHIFT KIT
(she'll spin em into third)

"Wise man once say, friends dont let friends drive Fords!!"

 

If it were my engine I would just prep it so it is immaculate and spray it with a good quality paint. The powdercoat could melt off when exposed to high heat. Paints can generally withstand lot more

 

Are you sure paint can withstand more heat than powdercoat? Isnt the Jet-Hot coating a form of powdercoat?

 

The "Jet-Hot" style of coatings typically contain ceramic which cures at high temps and has no problem with higher temperatures. I bought some rattle can paint for my headers that has ceramic in it for something like $12 a can. Shot my buddy's headers with it and they still look brand friggin new. Good stuff. I wonder if they can put ceramic in powdercoating materials...

Steve

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Steve's Trans Am Temple

 

Talking about paints and stuff. Anyone try that por-15? Not great for high temps, but chassis parts and parts that rust quick from road spray this stuff works great!!!

I'm still trying to find a way to get it off my hands!

 

Yeah the JEt Hot is a ceramic type of coating. I prefer to paint instead because of the ease and cost. In my experience powdercoating is more durable but not on an engine block.