shawdreamer Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Righto... Well my engines lined up for a couple of weeks (1.6 cvh) and even tho its essentially a fill-in engine till I get round to the Rst conversion I wouldnt mind having a play with its looks before I drop it in the mk5b (kinda like a tester before I get serious with the planned Rst) Anywho... Anyone got some advice on prepping and painting engine blocks?, best paint, finish options, durability, colour choices.... etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney,. Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 degrease the block , i use thinners or petrol , give it a quick key with some scotch , then paint it in any colour hammered finish hamerite you like,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 degrease the block , i use thinners or petrol , give it a quick key with some scotch , then paint it in any colour hammered finish hamerite you like,. hmmmmmm hammerite, tho a good choice of colours its finish isnt exactly pretty, I was considering powder coating the block for a more reflective flat finish while have the visible outward surfaces of the head polished.....only drawback with that option is it'll require a more comprehensive strip down of the engine to accomplish . tsk..... surely there's a middle ground somewhere maybe? can anyone give me a idea of the finish on the spray aerosol version of hammerite?....photos even?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Hammerite smooth is what I use.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Hammerite smooth is what I use.. whats the finish like Stu? obviously I aint after a mirror reflective finish, just a nice even glossy finish would do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 http://di.cx/gallery/d/7978-2/zeefff_005.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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