Using quality materials and doing the job right will yield excellent results. Im using eastwood 2k ceramic engine paint and amercoat.
Engine Painting
Painting an engine block. Clean old loose paint from the engine surface step 1. This video will cover all the steps in painting your engine. One coat is usually sufficient to seal up a block but multiple coats can be used to help fill imperfections and smooth out the surface of the block for an ultra slick look. These paints have the same quality paint and finish as out of a paint gun. Start by removing the battery cables just to add some precaution to your. Part 4 of 4.
Paint your engine during a rebuild or before a car show to give it a fresh look. Prior to starting this work its wise to have the engine looked at by a mechanic if youve been. Since the engine block is surrounded by ports valves and components that need to remain unpainted you have to tape and cover all of the little pieces sticking out of the engine. Attach media blaster and turn on compressor. From there you can use our 2k ceramic engine paints to give the best durability. Fill the hopper on your media blaster with media.
Painting an engine is not a casual diy projectit is one of the harder things for a gearhead to safely and cleanly do. Step 1 drain all fluids. It serves a few purposes including being clean and attractive in appearance protecting from corrosion and rust. Use a soda media to clean paint from your engine. When you are rebuilding an engine youll probably want to paint the engine block. Attach your media blaster to your air compressor and turn on.
Gallery of Painting An Engine Block
