[Irish GTR]

Whats the best paint to use for painting an engine block?

Looking to paint it black.

Thanks.:thumbsup:

 

[alex2005]

I just used satin black aerosol, Its holdin up quite well.

Alex

 

[lightspeed]

I normally use engine block enamel - Frost always sell good stuff.


Classic car restoration, kit cars and motorcycle restoration tools and equipment - Frost Auto

 

[mattysupra]

i would say normall mat/satin black would do . No major heat on the outside of the block.

Still never painted a block myself. All my blocks have been newish with good paint already.

The blocks should not get as hot as the max water temp should they?

 

[Rain]

Different areas of the block would get hotter than others, areas closest to the turbos and exhaust.

 

[mattysupra]

Different areas of the block would get hotter than others, areas closest to the turbos and exhaust.

how hot do reckon they get? 100c + maybe? I would guess less myself and say the normall paint will be fine. But im no pro here. Anyone else know how hot it gets?

 

[cleethorpes]

I gave my cam cover etc a dusting of satin..... not had any problems......

 

[LRP]

just painted mine in black hammerite'smooth' looks like new but ill report on how it holds up ..

 

[Thrust]

Halfords sell some black high temp stuff for painting engines, in matt or gloss. Not expensive, and seems to do the job.

 

[Irish GTR]

Thanks folks.

 

[skyjuice]

what about cackle paint anyone know where i can get some please.