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Message started by kennycreed on 08/27/08 at 09:52:48

Title: engine paint
Post by kennycreed on 08/27/08 at 09:52:48

Hi, The silver aloy allu not sure what kind of paint is on the engine is a bit scuffed and chipped, would anybody know what kind of paint is used and would it be possible to redo the engine,,cheers,,kenny

Title: Re: engine paint
Post by Gort on 08/27/08 at 10:26:33

Be careful about this...the wrong paint can insulate the surface that it is applied to, and air cooled engines need all the help they can get to stay within normal operating temps:

http://www.sacskyranch.com/paint.htm

http://www.kpg-industrial.com/products/engine_paint_with_ceramic/

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/paint-it-black.htm

Title: Re: engine paint
Post by kennycreed on 08/27/08 at 13:16:21

:)Thanks for that,it's just what I was looking for,,thanks again, and all the best to you and yours,,kenny :)

Title: Re: engine paint
Post by SavageDanny on 08/28/08 at 06:20:26

Dupli-Color has an Engine Enamel & High Heat Paint

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html

From Their Web Site:

"Both Engine Enamel and High Heat Paint formulas now contain ceramic resins for maximum heat dissipation and gloss retention. The resins also offer protection from exposure to excessive heat and automotive fluids. Developed and tested in the lab, Dupli-Color® Engine and High Heat Paints will perform to the most rigorous standards of racing and street rod enthusiasts.

Dupli-Color® Engine Enamel with Ceramic

Resists temperatures up to 500 degrees F
Durable ceramic formulatio
Superior high gloss finishes
Oil and gas resistant
Will not blister, flake, crack or peel
36 colors matched to OEM standards
6 Classic Colors, 7 Hot Rod Colors
EZ Touch® Nozzle

Dupli-Color® High Heat Paint with Ceramic

Resists temperatures up to 1200 degrees F, intermittently
Durable ceramic formulation
Tough cured finish resists oil, gas grease, rust, salt, humidity, and solvents
6 colors
EZ Touch® Nozzle"

I am planning on painting my engine black this winter.