Engine paint

[CosworthCabrioLee]

I am at that stage where i need to paint my new v8 engine. I need a good paint to paint the block what do you all recomend ?
Options
Hamerite ?
Frosts engine enamel ?
Any othe thoughts ?

[silver-back]

Re: Engine paint

spray on enamel sold in most b&q nice range of colours too has stayed on my cyl head for 4 years no probs didnt even prime it

[Patrick]

Re: Engine paint

I use hammerite to do mine, 1500 miles later colour holding strong!

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_engine072.jpg

Patrick
www.msportster.co.uk

[Dane_Rescueman]

Re: Engine paint

Try CBS. They have hi-temp paint in a few colours.

[greyV8pete]

Re: Engine paint

Hi Lee. Most hi temp engine paints are designed towards the cast iron block market. Make sure that the paint that you buy is ok on aluminium. Generally aluminium alloys tend to be anodised rather than painted. I think that is what my Rover 3.9i block was originally as from memory it looks like dull (anodised) aluminium, not paint colour. Also engine paint isn't just designed for looks, it is also formulated NOT to act as a heat barrier. The V8s have a lot of heat to get rid of! Have a look at what Frosts sell too. Peter.