Engine Paint q

[Chris Semple]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of L DC

> Auto parts stores carry an array of engine paints.
> I've used Duplicolor high temp paint with ceramic
> coating and rated to withstand up to 1500F.
> Red and black seems to work better, respectively.
> Silver sucks big time, as it wipes off by simply
> rubbing on to it!!.
> Take care.

I noticed POR15 was listing coloured engine paints as well. I think they had
two choices in red, neither one in Mars red, of course.
http://www.tptools.com/ was my source, and a neat place for gearheads to
wander around if you're ever near Canfield OH.

-Cheers
Chris Semple
Concord NH
'92 S4
   '93 E350 Club 306k
      '04 F350 DRW
         '94 BMW M-technik







> > n-engelbert at terrans.net wrote:
> > > I'm assuming that mars red high temperature paint
> > isn't available, so
> > > where would one look to get some, or to have some
> > made?
> >
> > I've seen red BBQ grills, so red high temp paint
> > should
> > be available.  Look in a good hardware store for it.
> >
> > Once the engine is coated with oil and grime, you
> > won't
> > be able to tell Mars Red from Fire Engine Red. :)
> > Kent McLean
> > '94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
> > '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke