jps
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 02:22 PM |
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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
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 02:53 PM |
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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
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 03:32 PM |
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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
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 04:14 PM |
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Hammerite works well on engine blocks too, done a good few with no issues 
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perksy
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 07:26 PM |
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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
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 08:05 PM |
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Paint it black, colours just look a bit playskool, especially when they start using coloured pipes and hoses.
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ian996
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 08:09 PM |
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See what I mean:
[Edited on 12/4/16 by ian996]
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sdh2903
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| posted on 12/4/16 at 08:10 PM |
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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
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| posted on 13/4/16 at 04:18 PM |
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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
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| posted on 13/4/16 at 06:40 PM |
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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
 
engine 2
[Edited on 13/4/16 by jacko]
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The Black Flash
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| posted on 13/4/16 at 09:29 PM |
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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
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| posted on 13/4/16 at 09:40 PM |
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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
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| posted on 1/5/16 at 10:42 PM |
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Hammerite is the one
Halford high temp is water tinted with food dye!
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