Engine paint

Pitschi · Post by **Pitschi** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:51 am

Has someone painted the aluminium block and heads? I have paint on my SBC and it's okay for years now but that's not aluminium. Any experience or advice?

Cheers
Michael

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:59 am

I used Plasticoat on my SBC, I am pretty sure they do an etch primer for their range so. . . . . . I would have thought if you can get a compatible etch primer then plasticoat would do it.
Mike

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:04 pm

The closest I've come is powder coating the rocker covers.

Chris.

Post by **katanaman** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:38 pm

Painting aluminium is very different to painting cast iron. If you really need to paint it then kiwicar has the right idea with using an etch primer. Would also be advisable to have everything chemical dipped as the alloy holds grease and stuff making it difficult for paint to grip.

Pitschi · Post by **Pitschi** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:05 pm

Thanks so far guys