best engine paint.
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA.
best engine paint.
i want to repaint my block with original orange chevy color. can someone tell me whats best to use. i would like a brush on if there is such a paint. also do i have to primer? if there is a good brush on where do i get it? i dont want spray because i want to keep it neat. engine is in car with everything on it which is why im looking for a brush on.
Last edited by nutsy; Dec 26, 2009 at 01:09 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Nutsy,
With out offering a suggesion please let me note that in my experience each manufacturer's Chevy Orange color DIFFERENT. Since you want to just do touch-up you may want to buy several brands and do some tests to see what matches the color you presently have.
The paint I use only comes in spray bombs... I spray it into a jar with a tight lid to use for brushed touch-ups.
Regards,
Alan
With out offering a suggesion please let me note that in my experience each manufacturer's Chevy Orange color DIFFERENT. Since you want to just do touch-up you may want to buy several brands and do some tests to see what matches the color you presently have.
The paint I use only comes in spray bombs... I spray it into a jar with a tight lid to use for brushed touch-ups.
Regards,
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA.
hi ALLAN. i really want to do entire block so matching wont matter. but with engine in car with everything on it i thought it would be neater to brush it on so i dont have overspray everywhere. i called local auto stores but they dont have a brush on. maybe theres no such thing. good idea on the touchup though. thanks, nutsy. oh, JUST READ MY ORIGINAL post and i did say touchup, sorry.
Last edited by nutsy; Dec 26, 2009 at 01:07 PM.
Racer
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From: Orange County CA
I used POR 15 Chevy Orange..it seems to be a very good durable paint.
It is oil based and is made to be brushed on.. I brushed most of mine on and there are no visible brush marks. It takes a long time to dry, b but levels out very well. It seems to take a few days of drying to reach maximum durabilty.
It is oil based and is made to be brushed on.. I brushed most of mine on and there are no visible brush marks. It takes a long time to dry, b but levels out very well. It seems to take a few days of drying to reach maximum durabilty.
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA.
I used POR 15 Chevy Orange..it seems to be a very good durable paint.
It is oil based and is made to be brushed on.. I brushed most of mine on and there are no visible brush marks. It takes a long time to dry, b but levels out very well. It seems to take a few days of drying to reach maximum durabilty.
It is oil based and is made to be brushed on.. I brushed most of mine on and there are no visible brush marks. It takes a long time to dry, b but levels out very well. It seems to take a few days of drying to reach maximum durabilty.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
I used POR 15 Chevy Orange..it seems to be a very good durable paint.
It is oil based and is made to be brushed on.. I brushed most of mine on and there are no visible brush marks. It takes a long time to dry, b but levels out very well. It seems to take a few days of drying to reach maximum durabilty.
It is oil based and is made to be brushed on.. I brushed most of mine on and there are no visible brush marks. It takes a long time to dry, b but levels out very well. It seems to take a few days of drying to reach maximum durabilty.
Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
You have a few options. You can order it directly from POR15, and it is sold at 'some' automotive stores.
I'm not sure about the correct answer to this question, but POR15 sells an engine paint remover product.
I'm not sure about the correct answer to this question, but POR15 sells an engine paint remover product.
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Racer
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From: Orange County CA
I bought my POR 15 engine paint from Summit Racing..It was about $22 for the pint.
As far as prep, I wire brushed the engine and wiped it down with laquer thinner.
It goes on nice and thick, unlike the spray cans...
As far as prep, I wire brushed the engine and wiped it down with laquer thinner.
It goes on nice and thick, unlike the spray cans...
Melting Slicks
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From: Pensacola FLA
I bought it through an ebay dealer for $54.50 + shipping.
Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
Does anyone know if foam pad type paint brushes are a better way to go than bristle brushes for the POR15 product?
Melting Slicks
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From: Pensacola FLA
The initial primer coat color is silver.
