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Thread: Painting engine block/accessories

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    Default Painting engine block/accessories

    Would a single stage urathane hold up well on an engine block and accessories? I can't seem to find a temp rating on the Omni sheets.

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    Default Yes its fine...

    We do it all the time...

    The important thing is to prepare the block and accessories properly (clean, degrease and take care of rust...) then a good epoxy primer (I use PPG's DP) and then the SS...( I much prefer Concept urethane...covers better).

    You can even do basecoat/clear coat on engines, I even did Kandy jobs on blocks...

    The secret is in the prep...
    My 2 cents worth...
    Serge

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    Quote Originally Posted by Serge
    We do it all the time...

    The important thing is to prepare the block and accessories properly (clean, degrease and take care of rust...) then a good epoxy primer (I use PPG's DP) and then the SS...( I much prefer Concept urethane...covers better).

    You can even do basecoat/clear coat on engines, I even did Kandy jobs on blocks...

    The secret is in the prep...

    Hey thanks alot! I may just use the black bc/cc that i will use on the body. I wasn't aware that it would hold up inder the heat of the engine/engine bay.

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    I had always figured the same...engine block/heads would be too hot for normal automotive finishes.

    Then again, try to place your bare hand on the hood of a black car in the summer, (especially here in SW Florida).

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    Quote Originally Posted by roozterdvx
    I had always figured the same...engine block/heads would be too hot for normal automotive finishes.

    Then again, try to place your bare hand on the hood of a black car in the summer, (especially here in SW Florida).
    The only place I've had a problem with paint burning off is right around the exhaust ports on some cars.

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