Hi,

I'm looking for some advise.

Soon I am going to paint my engine's block (Zetec) and rear (Sierra) Hubs.

I have ordered some Enamel engine (VHT) spray paint and some (normal) red oxide primer.

Whilst I am expecting to use the primer on the hubs should/can I use it on the block.

Hub, after blasting:-



Hub1


Also I intend to remove the original paint from the block using Nitromors followed by wire bushing. Is this a good method?

Thanks,

David

I wouldn't use the red oxide.
The vht enamel can normally painted on directly provided there is no grease present

I used Hammerite red oxide primer with smoothrite over the top for my block.It is pretty good here as it can take the temperatures you will get, the red oxide primer seems to stop the hammerite chipping so easily!

Caber

VHT is best for exhaust manifolds (needs a fair amount of heat to cure). For engine block I would just use brush on engine enamel (Halfrauds brand is OK). It can be thinned and sprayed using synthetic thinners.
Anyway - Happy New Year!

engine enamal for the engine its the best thing to use get it at halfords reds cool

Thanks,

What about cleaning the block, I am thinking of using Nitromors and wire brushing to remove the original paint.

Is this a good method?

Also will any red oxide primer do or will I need special heat resistant red oxide primer?

Thanks and happy new year.

David

I used Cillit Bang kitchen stuff and washed it down did a great job at getting the grease off.

Cheers

Rich

I tried Nitromors on my Zetec silvertop's block, although it softened the coating it didn't cause it to 'bubble' and come away from the block. I've resigned myself to chipping off any loose material, thouroughly de-greasing and over painting.

Regards Mick