Engine paint!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue May 04, 04 9:08 pm

I am sure this was on the last messageboard!
What is recommended?
Also paint for Items such as rear springs, diff and front suspension.
Thanks!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu May 06, 04 1:11 am

Are you looking for original factory colours or just a paint to make it look nice?

I used VHT spray cans on my engine, despite everyone saying it was rubbish. It looks quite good and seems to stick well enough. I did undercoat it with red oxide primer first though (to stop the engine rusting in between me cleaning it and getting the paint). I don't know if that makes a difference but I am happy with my results.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri May 07, 04 6:44 pm

used brush on engine paint from frost for this[which is so thick it blends into a very smooth finish], and the rocker covers were sent off for a paint finish called "ano colour".

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue May 11, 04 1:34 pm

Cheers guys for that,
What I am looking for now is some orange engine block paint,
anybody know where they sell this?

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed May 12, 04 9:57 am

Good old two pack is the stuff you need and the general concensus of opinion is that BL Vermillion is a pretty good match for Street Hemi Orange...I've mixed some and will be applying it in the next week or so, if Mancini Racing come up trumps this week, I can post a pic and see if it looks like a hunky Hemi or a tacky tangerine

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 12, 04 3:09 pm

Just come off the phone to Hauser Racing, they have the Mopar street hemi orange paint available in tinsn (original Mopar parts I believe).
My engine is all built up now so going to apply a few thin coats so I can fit the beast this weekend!
Cheers Guys!

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed May 12, 04 4:38 pm

You gonna post a picture Captain? Be nice to see how it turns out!

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed May 12, 04 6:52 pm

Don't even think about using MP engine paint, it is the worst excuse for paint I have ever had the misfortune to have to try and use.....and the colour is way off

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 12, 04 10:22 pm

Oh!

Thats not good!
I really wanted some paint just touch up what was already there.
Well its on its way now!!
I will let you guys know how bad it is!

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed May 12, 04 10:27 pm

Ooops sorry, didn't know you already ordered it ! I hope you had better luck with it, I threw 10 cans on the bonfire

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sun May 16, 04 9:49 pm

My mate works at halfords , he mixed my paint and put it in spray cans , we found a WV colour that is verry close to hemi orange . i first primed the engine with a good etching primer ( POR8 (also from halfords) ive used this on a couple of engines now and it looks good and is far superior to the old brushing engine enamel , if you need some i will find out exactly what the formula is .

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun May 16, 04 10:11 pm

Hiya, it still has not come yet, will have ago, if that fails, I will let you know and try and post some pics, its Duncans old engine from his Charger.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon May 17, 04 1:06 pm

I have the correct formula for Hemi Orange somewhere at home. I will see if I can find it tonight after American Chopper.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon May 17, 04 5:43 pm

Seeing as the boss is not home yet I had a chance to look this up.

I hope it helps?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon May 17, 04 6:47 pm

Thanks Dave, this mopar paint should come on tues I hope.
Sounds like I am going to have to make some up from our local paint factors though.