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jps

posted on 12/4/16 at 02:22 PM Reply With Quote
Painting engine - pointers please!

Thanks to everyone who chipped in about what the recommissioning of my Pinto should consist of (http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/9/viewthread.php?tid=203466)

With that in mind - it should not be long before I am thinking about painting it (and the gearbox).

How's everyone else approached this? Is it as simple as a damn good clean / degrease - then applying (by brush preferrably) some engine enamel paint (for engine) and Hammerite for the gearbox/bell housing?

[Edited on 12/4/16 by jps]

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nick205

posted on 12/4/16 at 02:53 PM Reply With Quote
After having my Pinto block and head chemically cleaned I applied Halford's red engine paint with a brush. I didn't paint gasket or mating faces for fear of upsetting them. I chose not to paint my T9 gearbox as you couldn't really see it and TBH I couldn't be bothered.

You can see more on my build website (February 2004) here - http://www.winchester7.com/






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benchmark51

posted on 12/4/16 at 03:32 PM Reply With Quote
Must be clean and grease free. When I did mine, I used high temp engine paint. I gave the tin a good shaking and opened it to try a sample. I painted a small area and left it to dry, but it took much longer than expected. I tried again only this time I stirred the paint very well and it dried much quicker. This was with a brush but I think spraying would give better results.
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Nickp

posted on 12/4/16 at 04:14 PM Reply With Quote
Hammerite works well on engine blocks too, done a good few with no issues
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perksy

posted on 12/4/16 at 07:26 PM Reply With Quote
It needs to be really clean and well de-greased

Hammerite is fine, I usually thin the first coat and then when applying the next coat/s apply them when the previous coat is nearly dry and still abit tacky.

I've just used Granville Engine paint on the Pinto I'm rebuilding for a mate, but this is due to needing to match the original factory colour on a Mk2 RS Escort restoration.
This covered well and seems to have left a good finish.


For gearboxes I usually use Hammerite aerosol


Like everything, Preparation is the key to a good finish....

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ian996

posted on 12/4/16 at 08:05 PM Reply With Quote
Paint it black, colours just look a bit playskool, especially when they start using coloured pipes and hoses.
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ian996

posted on 12/4/16 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
See what I mean:



[Edited on 12/4/16 by ian996]

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sdh2903

posted on 12/4/16 at 08:10 PM Reply With Quote
Black looks neat but light colours show any leaks better. I did mine silver in the por15 engine enamel. To use and in the finish it was no better than smooth hammerite tho.
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wicket

posted on 13/4/16 at 04:18 PM Reply With Quote
Engine and gearbox painted with POR15 in 2004, still as good as new, a bit dirty but no sign of the paint coming off. I used POR15 Cleaner Degreaser, then use POR15 Metal Prep first.
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jacko

posted on 13/4/16 at 06:40 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Nickp
Hammerite works well on engine blocks too, done a good few with no issues


+1 thats what i used gold aerosol
jacko

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[Edited on 13/4/16 by jacko]

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The Black Flash

posted on 13/4/16 at 09:29 PM Reply With Quote
Simoniz engine enamel is good stuff too, spray on and seems hard wearing.
I also used the VHT crackle stuff for cam covers as have a few others on here, if that's your bag - it's very tough, though you really need to oven bake it.

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Irony

posted on 13/4/16 at 09:40 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ian996
Paint it black, colours just look a bit playskool, especially when they start using coloured pipes and hoses.



Painted my engine black, looks rubbish and you can't see leaks. Brighter engines make everything easier.

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Bennett6916

posted on 1/5/16 at 10:42 PM Reply With Quote
Hammerite is the one

Halford high temp is water tinted with food dye!

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