1971 454 engine paint
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Are you planning on using rattle can paint?, Eastwood makes some good ones, I guess Chevrolet Orange would be the proper choice., if you’re planning on using a proper paint gun and mix up your own paint then perhaps someone will provide a proper formula for you to use.
like any paint project, 90% is in the preparation, properly masking and primer before laying down the color is imperative and should be able to sustain the heat cycles it will be subjected to. Good Luck, and show us some pictures when you have it done.
Regards
Roy
like any paint project, 90% is in the preparation, properly masking and primer before laying down the color is imperative and should be able to sustain the heat cycles it will be subjected to. Good Luck, and show us some pictures when you have it done.
Regards
Roy
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GM did not prime any engine parts before they sprayed them. Not only should you be concerned about the right color orange, but also about not putting on primer or too much color coat. But if you want it pretty, not correct, ignore my previous thoughts.
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Jeff,
Well said above, that preparation of the "canvas" is everything. And GM as other manufacturers didn't want to spend the extra dollar to prime parts. Cost money in materials & labor.
You can go to any parts store, Advance, AutoZone and get a rattle can that is labeled Chevy orange or whatever.
But Eastwood is the go-to on automotive paint supply.
They also sell a spray can of prep, de-glosser, degreaser that removes nasty stuff that your paint will not adhere to.
I also used a product called Etching Primer, that fills in pores of cast iron and makes your coat of paint really stay on permanently.
I highly recommend a non traditional way of painting. And that would be with a brush. Obviously, it's not as fast but no overspray.
I bought a quart of ceramic engine paint from Eastwood. Tough as nails, one coat, and it's done, forever.
Ceramic is good for some 500 degrees, gas, oil resistant, never peel / flake or color fade.
Eastwood, when can I expect my endorsement check in the mail?
Well said above, that preparation of the "canvas" is everything. And GM as other manufacturers didn't want to spend the extra dollar to prime parts. Cost money in materials & labor.
You can go to any parts store, Advance, AutoZone and get a rattle can that is labeled Chevy orange or whatever.
But Eastwood is the go-to on automotive paint supply.
They also sell a spray can of prep, de-glosser, degreaser that removes nasty stuff that your paint will not adhere to.
I also used a product called Etching Primer, that fills in pores of cast iron and makes your coat of paint really stay on permanently.
I highly recommend a non traditional way of painting. And that would be with a brush. Obviously, it's not as fast but no overspray.
I bought a quart of ceramic engine paint from Eastwood. Tough as nails, one coat, and it's done, forever.
Ceramic is good for some 500 degrees, gas, oil resistant, never peel / flake or color fade.
Eastwood, when can I expect my endorsement check in the mail?
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Are you planning on using rattle can paint?, Eastwood makes some good ones, I guess Chevrolet Orange would be the proper choice., if you’re planning on using a proper paint gun and mix up your own paint then perhaps someone will provide a proper formula for you to use.
like any paint project, 90% is in the preparation, properly masking and primer before laying down the color is imperative and should be able to sustain the heat cycles it will be subjected to. Good Luck, and show us some pictures when you have it done.
Regards
Roy
like any paint project, 90% is in the preparation, properly masking and primer before laying down the color is imperative and should be able to sustain the heat cycles it will be subjected to. Good Luck, and show us some pictures when you have it done.
Regards
Roy
Yah the plan was rattle can, love the name
Thanks for the Eastwood recommendation.
Jeff
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Jeff,
Well said above, that preparation of the "canvas" is everything. And GM as other manufacturers didn't want to spend the extra dollar to prime parts. Cost money in materials & labor.
You can go to any parts store, Advance, AutoZone and get a rattle can that is labeled Chevy orange or whatever.
But Eastwood is the go-to on automotive paint supply.
They also sell a spray can of prep, de-glosser, degreaser that removes nasty stuff that your paint will not adhere to.
I also used a product called Etching Primer, that fills in pores of cast iron and makes your coat of paint really stay on permanently.
I highly recommend a non traditional way of painting. And that would be with a brush. Obviously, it's not as fast but no overspray.
I bought a quart of ceramic engine paint from Eastwood. Tough as nails, one coat, and it's done, forever.
Ceramic is good for some 500 degrees, gas, oil resistant, never peel / flake or color fade.
Eastwood, when can I expect my endorsement check in the mail?
Well said above, that preparation of the "canvas" is everything. And GM as other manufacturers didn't want to spend the extra dollar to prime parts. Cost money in materials & labor.
You can go to any parts store, Advance, AutoZone and get a rattle can that is labeled Chevy orange or whatever.
But Eastwood is the go-to on automotive paint supply.
They also sell a spray can of prep, de-glosser, degreaser that removes nasty stuff that your paint will not adhere to.
I also used a product called Etching Primer, that fills in pores of cast iron and makes your coat of paint really stay on permanently.
I highly recommend a non traditional way of painting. And that would be with a brush. Obviously, it's not as fast but no overspray.
I bought a quart of ceramic engine paint from Eastwood. Tough as nails, one coat, and it's done, forever.
Ceramic is good for some 500 degrees, gas, oil resistant, never peel / flake or color fade.
Eastwood, when can I expect my endorsement check in the mail?
Thanks
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I would email Lars and ask for a copy of his paint papers.
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