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JerePa

01-15-2004 17:22:53




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What is your favorite engine paint (one that holds up well)? Do you use primer first? I want to use a spray can paint job on my TD35 engine. Thanks for your recomendation.




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CNKS

01-15-2004 18:18:43




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 Re: Engine painting in reply to JerePa, 01-15-2004 17:22:53  
Use the same primer and paint you use on the sheet metal. Epoxy primer is best. You will have a more lasting finish if you use acrylic enamel or acrylic urethane through a spray gun. Only for the exhaust manifold will you need a high temperature paint. I just paint my exhaust manifold with the usual paint and let it burn off.



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bob

01-19-2004 18:52:38




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 Re: Re: Engine painting in reply to CNKS, 01-15-2004 18:18:43  
I just painted a hay trailer with acryllic and it turned out wonderful. I used the DuPont acrylic recommended in this site, and it was a breeze. I bought a touch-up gun from the local paint store for $39 and it worked fine. Read the instructions and have fun. If you are going to all of the trouble to strip the item down, you might as well go ahead and spend a few more bucks now and have something that will not fade or flake for years to come. You will be surprised how easy it is. Just start in an area that don't show until you get the hang of it. I used a primer recommended with the paint and it filled a lot of the little pits up. It looks brand new. Be sure to wear a respirator, available for $15 from the paint store and wear some goggles. Gloves are also recommended unless you want to show all of your buddies until it wears off of your fingernails. (been there-done that!) Be sure the metal is above 60 degrees or the paint will most likely run or sag. Have fun!

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