Re: [Amc-list] Need some engine paint

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Bruce,

Most cleaners leave a slimy residue (sometimes oil based) that has to 
come off after cleaning. I've grown to like the purple cleaners (such as 
Purple Power Advance Auto Parts carries). Full strength will remove 
paint but cutting it slightly with water will clean the goo without 
stripping paint. Once you're done with the heavy cleaning, follow up 
with brake parts cleaner. It will leave you with a clean, dry surface 
that paint will stick to.

The notes I have say your engine was Lancelot Turquoise Poly (Ditzler 
12828) originally. You can usually tell on an engine that hasn't been 
rebuilt by looking under accessory brackets. Gentle cleaning will also 
tell you a lot since quicky repaints generally don't stick as well as 
the factory paint (this is usually a prep issue).

Matt

On 7/30/2008 4:36 PM, Bruce Griffis spouted this sage advice:
> Okay - the head is off and getting worked on. Lots of little fiddly
> bits are off and labeled. Got a snazzy exhaust manifold (looks new!).
> So, think it's time to degrease and paint!
> 
> What's the deal? Pop on the head (when I get it), spray with
> degreaser, clean off, then tape off parts not needing paint and spray
> it? The valve cover and air cleaner look to be a different color than
> the block. Or is it just the difference in material(cast iron versus
> whatever). Do I paint my nice snazzy new water pump? Does the intake
> manifold get painted, or do I want that bright(ish)?
> 
> I'm guessing I want to pop the head back on first, before painting -
> so I don't get anything on the top of the block.
> 
> Oh yeah, it's a '65 195.6OHV 6.
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