People i need opinions about engine painting.Since i will dismantilng some stuff im thinking of using some hot resistant paint to paint my top cap and my inlet manifold,or just my top cap.I would like opinions and pictures if anyone has done something similar.Here is what i have found over the net:
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Best paint so far is VHT engine enamel. It needs to be baked though and 5cyl parts tend to be too long for normal ovens
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IMO keep it standard but polished, looks nicer. Take your cam cover and inlet off and have them bead blasted. Paint any black parts that look rough, black again with Hammerite smooth. Any bare metal should be polished IMO...
Cheers,
SteveThe Perfectionist
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i was thinking if it would be possible to use the same paint materials as used for painting the brake calipers.Both are heat resistant.Are there any effects like keeping in more heat,etc?
could i just use some kind of grid sand paper to remove some stupid stains?Comment
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If you polish, prepare yourself so that it's a continuous job. It won't last shiny very long...-Comment
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right,polishing is an option,and probalby cheaper tooComment
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Have them powder coated, cheaper than polishing and longer lasting.Comment
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Originally posted by PapVas
That makes me envious
I think once my S2 is in tip top shape I am going to do something with my engine bay (and engine :mischeif: )Last edited by s2dude; 30 July 2006, 01:16.Comment
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jamo,how is that procedure done?Comment
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This Powder Cating 101 article is really helpful to understand the process..Originally posted by PapVas
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psst: how hot are your engine??? som few degrees over the watertemp .... use only std paint for steel...its funky!Comment
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cheers s2w dude!!Comment
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