hodge Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Im wanting to give the short block a lick of black paint before I put it back together and stick it in the car. Can anyone suggest what sort of paint is best to use for this. Will I need high temp of will simple hamerite do. thanks john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Im wanting to give the short block a lick of black paint before I put it back together and stick it in the car. Can anyone suggest what sort of paint is best to use for this. Will I need high temp of will simple hamerite do. thanks john Wire brush on a drill / etch primer/ 2 pack. Don't forget to put old bolts in the holes etc and if you want it to look really flash take the core plugs out first and put new ones in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 That looks the nuts. So I dont need any high temp stuff then, ah thats great. I can have a shiney black engine block too. Cheers fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 yeh use hi temp paint....any other will prob flake off after a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_h Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) por 15 engine enamel is brilliant stuff look it up http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bigboned/400r/pics/reb5.jpg http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bigboned/400r/pics/reb7.jpg Edited March 5, 2010 by paul_h (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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