Re: Need suggestions for Painting Motor (Long)

["Brian and Mea Jowett" <syncroboy@hotmail.com>]

>	Questions
>	1) Will any old Hi-Temp Engine Paint last?  I used some for my

I use VHT, or any other high quality high heat paint I can find. It 
needs to BAKED! That's right, spray it on and cook it... I have yet to 
actually perform this on an engine block (won't fit in the oven)... but 
this works great on smaller parts that will fit... valve covers etc. 
Cooking time is an hour.... I think around 250 - 275... grease oil, even 
gas has a dificult time staining this coating.

2) DO I need to primer first like I would for a Car body or not?

No.

>	3) How many Coats

2 or 3 heavey coats, just enough so it does not drip and run.

>	5) Suggestions for color?  Flat Black/ Gloss/ Semi-Gloss/ Bright
>Neon Pink and Green with Gold Trim :)

Baking produces a glossy shine to some degree.

>	Heck while I'm at it.  Suggestions for Color Scheme.  Car is Red

Although colors look nice when new... everything gets a scroaty coat of 
dirt and grime... keeping those nice colors looking great aint easy.

Brian

PS... pick up a toaster oven for a few bucks at a tag sale, brackets, 
brake calipers, and other things fit nicely, and your won't stink up the 
house with toxic fumes (S/O will still let you in the kitchen)

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