Thread: Engine paint, what did you use? Hirsch, Eastwood etc

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Okay Steve, I detect some trickery on that second engine, what's up with those valve covers? A bit of tweaking I'd say...

As for the original question, I'm with these guys on the catalyzed paint, works for me too.

I agree with everyone, forget the "engine paints" and spray it with an epoxy primer then top coat it with whatever color regular car paint you like that you would normally use to paint the car. It holds up MUCH better, washes just like a car body, and looks so much better than the ones made just for engines.

The one in my 23 has been on the road for 3 years now, and the original engine in my 27 still had presentable paint on it after 20 years. A detail gun is perfect for shooting one, or a regular gun if you prefer. Transmissions are painted the same way, and to answer the question everyone asks.........no, the paint does not burn off from engine heat.

Don

Well spotted Bob, didn't like the Buick rocker covers so made up some adaptors and fitted Edelbrock SBC covers, Its the engine in my Sue's 29A RP.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Okay Steve, I detect some trickery on that second engine, what's up with those valve covers? A bit of tweaking I'd say...

As for the original question, I'm with these guys on the catalyzed paint, works for me too.

I have used urethane and I have used 1-Shot sign paint. In each case the blocks had epoxy primer as a base. Both have held up equally as well. 1-Shot is less expensive and can be even be applied straight from the can with a brush as it is self-leveling.

Just used industrial stainless equipment paint, two coats, no primer, that was in `03, still looks good today, although you can`t see very much of it...