Painting Clone engine block

[og35891]

Can you Paint these blocks? if so need any kind of special paint?

Thanks

 

[cheezy1]

Yes..and just engine paint.

 

[Square_Chopper]

Lowes and the Depot sell either engine paint or high heat rated (BBQ) paint for a few bucks a can. Works well.

 

[125ccCrazy]

I painted this clone block wrinkle black with gloss black side cover and recoil housing.. VHT wrinkle black and Dupli Color engine paint on the rest...

 

[buckeye]

That looks good. I assume you hand sanded the cooling fins?

 

[scumbucket]

I like plasti-kote

 

[texasfabguy]

I've painted with both wrinkle paint and regular paints with no problems,I have started using epoxy paints and like how hard the paint is.

 

[og35891]

I have my entire engine stripped to the block, because my rings have gone bad. This would be the most ideal time to paint it right? and if so how would i go about doing this? would i mask all the holes and then paint?

Thanks

 

[buckeye]

Clean, rough it up a bit, and tape all places you don't want paint.

 

[TomH]

Get the metal clean, paint doesn't stick well to oil residue. So many crooks and crannys in a motor. Clean it well, probably soap and water, or mineral spirits if you have any.

 

[quiklids]

I have my entire engine stripped to the block, because my rings have gone bad. This would be the most ideal time to paint it right? and if so how would i go about doing this? would i mask all the holes and then paint?

Thanks

A can of brake cleaner is easy, cheap, and works awesome...then mask and paint:thumbsup:

 

[og35891]

Thanks guys, should i take take the bearings off while cleaning? my guess is yes? also when putting it all back together, do i oil the cylinder case or leave it be?

thanks

 

[wallbanger440]

After a good cleaning, rinse with mag wheel cleaner, the kind for bare cast wheels, or Alodine, this will etch the metal, dry real good!