Paint For Engine Block

[Dave_McC 0]

Hi

 

I'm in the process of rebuilding an Mi16, and in a moment of madness decided I'd paint the block whilst it was all in pieces. Ordered some POR 15 engine enamel from Frosts and followed the instructions - treating the block first with Metal Ready, washing down with water afterwards, and then brushing on the POR 15. I've now put 2 coats on, but it still looks carp - very patchy coverage and it runs very easily.

 

Am I applying it wrongly, or is there a better paint for the job?

 

Cheers

 

Dave

[Baz 421]

I just use plain run of the mill VHT paint, about a £4/5 a large-ish spray can from my suppliers, although i know Hammerite can be gotten away with!

Edited October 10, 2007 by BazGTMi

[Ryan 99]

I've found the stuff you put on with a brush to be better. It's thicker and doesn't run so easily. It's also easier to get into the deeper parts on the front of the block.

[yorkshirekowboy 19 1 Cars]

I just use plain run of the mill VHT paint, about a £4/5 a large-ish spray can from my suppliers, although i know Hammerite can be gotten away with!

 

 

yeah i used manifold heat res paint, matt black in a spary, thou did it a week ago, i have found the the white power that always comes on alloy has started to come through, no way of stopping that, maybe when its hot, it will stop it?

[pacey205 2]

Good old Hammerite for me. Block was thouroughly degreased beforehand and have had no problems with it for the last year, always cleans up nicely. Cheap to

 

Michael

[Dave_McC 0]

Just to update - bought some red engine enamel paint from Halfords and put on 2 coats yesterday - now looks like it should have done the first time around.

 

Moral - avoid the POR15 engine paint - it really it crap!

 

Dave