GTI-Lee 0 Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Hi all. Got the engine out of my 205 & now in process of cleaning it all up. I'm wanting to paint the engine & wanted to know which paint have any of you used? I have done some research & a few people have recommended these http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-pa...int-500ml.html and http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-paint-coating-electroplating/automotive-paint/por15-paints/por15-engine-enamel-paint-473ml.html Anyone on here used either? Edited February 11, 2016 by GTI-Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted February 11, 2016 Standard gti Aliminium block? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI-Lee 0 Posted February 12, 2016 Standard gti Aliminium block? Yes mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allye 530 3 Cars Posted February 12, 2016 Don't paint it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,737 Posted February 12, 2016 yep, I'd only paint an iron block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kane 34 Posted February 12, 2016 Have to agree with above, managing to prepare and paint alloy to ensure it doesn't just flake off is a nightmare! Best bet is to have it blasted and then WD40 to seal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobboy 231 2 Cars Posted February 12, 2016 I've had some success with VHT clear lacquer on a couple of alloy rocker covers/heads, but it does eventually darken down a bit and you loose a bit of sparkle. You need to try get it on right away after prep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrfirepro 127 1 Cars Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) I've painted three blocks now with Hycote engine enamel (Aluminium) and baked it on at 220 (iirc) degrees for 90 mins. As others have said the success is in the preparation, all the blocks were aqua blasted first. The block in the car must be approaching two years since painted and it looks as good now as when it was first installed and no flaking paint. Edited February 15, 2016 by mrfirepro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobboy 231 2 Cars Posted February 15, 2016 One of my freinds is getting his alu block (subaru) powder coated. I didn't even think it was possible, but he seems to think it is..... Acid dipped then coated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capa 0 Posted March 3, 2016 +1 for no painting. Bare ally ftw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
