Re: [Amc-list] engine painting

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Welcome to the list! For the most part any good paint is fine for the engine. NO paint will stay on near the exhaust ports, but get about an inch away and it's fine. The secret is to make sure the block is clean and oil free (wipe it down with a paint thinner soaked rag after washing), use a good primer, then a good paint, then let the paint have plenty time to cure. You're not supposed to wash or wax a car for about 30 days after painting. I've never let an engine sit THAT long, but at least 2-3 days before starting. The paint is soft for the first few days and will scratch easy. After it's been baked on by running it's pretty tough. I use single stage enamel and it holds up as good as anything. The "high heat" paints are a waste of time and money -- they don't stay on any longer than regular enamel. 

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Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:02:04 -0500
From: "Guhanick, Steve H." <steve.guhanick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

I just joined the AMC list, but have had my 1971 Javelin AMX since new.
I had the engine recently rebuilt (401) and will be having the engine
painted.  I've already had the intake, front cover, valve covers, and
oil pan powder coated the right shade of blue for the 71 motors.  I had
the throttle bracket to match up the color.

Anyway I can't have the block and heads powder coated because of the
seals already installed, so I will need to have it painted to match.
Muscle Car Restoration in Chippewa Falls will be doing it and they have
a lot of experience in painting motors.  Has anyone got any tips, info
or other comments on how I should have this done?  Type of paint is my
concern as the block will be dyno'ed before I install it in the car.
Will the paint hold up to the dyno run?

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