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Engine paint
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:51 am
by Pitschi
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
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:59 am
by kiwicar
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
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:04 pm
by ChrisJC
The closest I've come is powder coating the rocker covers.
Chris.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:38 pm
by katanaman
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.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:05 pm
by Pitschi
Thanks so far guys