I posted this in the paint section, and didn't get any replies. Maybe someone here can help out. I just need some advice on how to do this right the first time. I am in the process of building a Buick 364 nailhead engine for my rod. I've hot tanked all the parts and they are now down to bare metal. I have a bead blaster, should I bead blast the parts? What is the best and/or correct way to paint this engine so that it looks and holds up a long time. There will be very little plating if any on this engine. This is an open engine car, so the engine will be visible and exposed to the elements, not that it will be driven in adverse weather, but sometimes you get caught in it. Any help would be appreciated.