Making engine look good
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Hi All
I have Chim want to bring the engine up to concourse, so all Aluminium parts need re spraying, radiator , now the exhaust have sports exhaust, I want to paint it black like orginal, my problem is I don’t know what temperature paint I should use or make or where to get it.
Can any one advise please
I have Chim want to bring the engine up to concourse, so all Aluminium parts need re spraying, radiator , now the exhaust have sports exhaust, I want to paint it black like orginal, my problem is I don’t know what temperature paint I should use or make or where to get it.
Can any one advise please
kriss5154 said:
Hi All
I have Chim want to bring the engine up to concourse, so all Aluminium parts need re spraying, radiator , now the exhaust have sports exhaust, I want to paint it black like orginal, my problem is I don’t know what temperature paint I should use or make or where to get it.
Can any one advise please
my powder coat guy tried high temp paint on the exhaust manifolds and it just flaked off over time. I have Chim want to bring the engine up to concourse, so all Aluminium parts need re spraying, radiator , now the exhaust have sports exhaust, I want to paint it black like orginal, my problem is I don’t know what temperature paint I should use or make or where to get it.
Can any one advise please
Would like to know the solution myself.
I read that BBQ and stove paint was ok too but I went with this Victas paint when I did mine.
It required curing at 150c for an hour prior use I understand that the prep and cure is where people find they flake. I'm hoping that I did mine properly and they've been ok for the 1000 miles or so I've done with them.
I had mine media blasted and then cleaned with solvent before spraying and then baking in a makeshift kiln of blockwork, lined with foil and fired with charcoal. The charcoal discoloured mine as I used white paint, I know it's a mistake and they need cleaning now.
It required curing at 150c for an hour prior use I understand that the prep and cure is where people find they flake. I'm hoping that I did mine properly and they've been ok for the 1000 miles or so I've done with them.
I had mine media blasted and then cleaned with solvent before spraying and then baking in a makeshift kiln of blockwork, lined with foil and fired with charcoal. The charcoal discoloured mine as I used white paint, I know it's a mistake and they need cleaning now.
Ceramic coating the manifolds is probably the only thing that will last.
As for the engine a decent enamel is the way to go, I’ve had good results with this.
https://www.frost.co.uk/por15-engine-enamel-paint-...
As for the engine a decent enamel is the way to go, I’ve had good results with this.
https://www.frost.co.uk/por15-engine-enamel-paint-...
TwinKam said:
I have heard of bikers using B&Q barbeque paint on exhausts...
Done this to a secondhand manifold on a MK1 Toyota Yaris still going strong and black 6 months later , twas a family member and we didnt want the replacement going the same way (rotten primaries) 
completely disappointed with Toyota on this point the car only being 19 years old an all 
^ This always Had Zircotec on the sag, the silver peeled on the decats, I told the rep at Autosport two years ago, he said send them back and we will do it again.... nice offer but can’t be bothered. The undercoat is still on there so it’s functional in reducing the temp in the engine bay.
I used Simoniz on the Tuscan, got caught curing them in the oven at home, she went seriously mad and refused the use the oven until I cleaned it. Has lasted though, reduces the temp as well, still looks good in white and oil splashes from servicing have burned off and don’t show. Impressive temp reduction as well.
BBQ paint, never thought of that
J
I used Simoniz on the Tuscan, got caught curing them in the oven at home, she went seriously mad and refused the use the oven until I cleaned it. Has lasted though, reduces the temp as well, still looks good in white and oil splashes from servicing have burned off and don’t show. Impressive temp reduction as well.
BBQ paint, never thought of that
J
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