[Amc-list] Engine Painting.

[Nick ALFANO <71amx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve,
 
I use single stage enamel with an epoxy primer first.  Enamel is really tough and will hold up very well under the heat the block will produce.  Like painting anything, the prep is crucial.  
 
By the way, welcome.  Send me some pictures of that car when you are finished.  Hope the stripe is holding up well.
 
Nick,
 
Alfano Performance
4849-76 st.
Kenosha, WI. 53142
262-308-1302
262-942-8271 after 6pm central and weekends 
 
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Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:02:04 -0500
From: "Guhanick, Steve H." <steve.guhanick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Amc-list] engine painting
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Everyone:
 
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?
 
Thanks
 
Steve
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