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Post By avanti-176
12-03-2017, 08:45 AM
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engine block painting
Once I get my block back from the machine shop I want to go ahead an paint the block black. Not too concerned about having a paint job that I can shave in front of. I was looking at the eastwood paint and using a foam brush. Anyone had any luck this way and if so any pics?
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12-03-2017, 10:07 AM
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I use Duplicolor or VHT engine enamel. It's spray-on, in a rattle can. A satin black seems to give the most desired finish for 60's Ford black.
Make sure you wash that block really good, even after it's washed at the machine shop.
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12-03-2017, 10:59 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2291, Whipple Blown & Injected 4V ModMotor
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12-04-2017, 03:34 PM
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I have used the eastwood engine paint and I do think it is one of the best. far exceeds anything that comes out of a spray can. I used Chevy orange (on a Chevy) and it still looks good
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12-04-2017, 07:09 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: contemporary(2) one with 427 sohc and one with 427 center oiler
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Block Paint
This is what I use on a block from the machine shop. I washed the block with soap and hot water before painting.
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12-12-2017, 04:42 PM
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We have an Eastwood store a few miles away. Their paint is expensive, but it is the best I have ever used.
I took their Alumablast and painted my old master cylinders. Even brake fluid won't eat the stuff.
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12-12-2017, 08:32 PM
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Por-15
I used Por-15's engine kit on a Rat motor once...The motor took a dump and when I rebuilt it the machine shop tanked it 3 times and the paint still didn't come off. I was rather impressed but I still resort to the rattle can of Dupli-Color engine enamel these days. Cure it with a heat gun and it works just fine.
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12-13-2017, 06:47 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary classics 3041,sbc 350(have no fear ford guys for there is a FE 428 in the garage waiting to be rebuilt & installed) but for now she is a driver while other projects take precidence.
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Originally Posted by jetblue69
I used Por-15's engine kit on a Rat motor once...The motor took a dump and when I rebuilt it the machine shop tanked it 3 times and the paint still didn't come off.
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I had the same experience. Guys at the machine shop were stunned at how hard the Por-15 paint was to get off.
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12-13-2017, 09:05 PM
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Did Yall spray on the por or foam brush?
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12-14-2017, 06:41 AM
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I put it on with a paint brush, seemed a little easier to get into the nooks and crannies. There was not a single brush mark when finished, the stuff just smoothed itself right out and looked like I sprayed it.
If you do use a paint brush, make sure it is a cheap one. Definitely a one-way
ticket for the brush. 
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