engine paint
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Intermediate
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engine paint
hey guys im going to be painting my engine parts in the next week or two. i have a questions. is it bad to have paint on parts in the motor? like the back of the timing cover, inside valve covers. what if i get some over spray in the valley? is it a big deal? ill be using some sort of high temp engine paint
Burning Brakes
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From: Clarksville Indiana
No you do not want to paint the inside surfaces of anything like timing covers or valve covers.. a little mist of overspray here and there wont hurt nothing but not any more than you can avoid..
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
I always paint the valley and timing chain area with Glptal to promote drainback.
http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html
http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html
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I always paint the valley and timing chain area with Glptal to promote drainback.
http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html
http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html
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masking tape and a razor is your friend!
Also, the DUPLI-COLOR rattle can engine paint works really well. I painted mine over two years ago (orange) and it still looks great. Take the time to prep it good, you'll be happy with the results if you do..
Also, the DUPLI-COLOR rattle can engine paint works really well. I painted mine over two years ago (orange) and it still looks great. Take the time to prep it good, you'll be happy with the results if you do..
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
That's the most important step for sure. I failed to do this on an engine I built...wow, coming up on 12 years ago I guess...and the paint peeled within a year. It's in my pickup, so I just haven't made time to pull and detail it 
