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Engine Paint Removal

Superbeemike

Superbeemike

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Yanked my 440 out in preparation to 4 speed swap my Bee. I’m going to reseal the 440 and clean things up since it’s been in the car for 20 years now and leaks oil from everywhere.

I’d like to repaint the engine before it goes back in. I’m looking for ideas on how to prep and/or remove the old paint before I spray it again. Any suggestions from the pro’s here at FBBO?

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I have usually just used a combination of wire brushes , sandpaper, and coarse 3M pads. Some of those paint stripping attachments for use on an electric drill or air rotary could speed things up.
One engine I re-painted 30 years ago still looks great. The peeling paint is a challenge however. Think I would go after those areas with some paint scrapers and razor blade scrapers, back to soundly adhering paint. Degrease with a couple go-around with a grease remover like Prep-Sol and wipes is essential.
 
A hand held propane torch.
Just do it away from anything that can burn in your garage. You should have a garage fire extinguisher anyway.
 
Everyone has a different method. But I used 5 cans of oven cleaner. Worked out good for. me.
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Look into Bill Hirsch engine paints. Aerosol is crap, his stuff is top notch...4yrs later and my engine still looks like I just painted it
 
Once you have all the old paint off you can remove. Use a red scotch bright pad and scuff every inch with a good grease and wax remover.
We use ppg dx103, but there are several brands that will do the job.
Soak a rag with the same and do a complete wipe down, let dry and prime with a activated epoxy primer sealer, ppg dp50 is a good one.
Let it dry, flash off and go with 2 coats of your color, in a activated enamel, DCC or similar. You will need a cheap spray gun.
 
An aerosol paint stripper may help too, I used some from Home Depot awhile back on engine parts and it worked well. A cheap disposable wire brush too..

Love the bee!
 
Most or all paint removers have been "dumbed" down.
Not the same stuff that since EPA stepped in....
 
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