Engine Paint?

[kb67mopar]

Hey guys, I have a question for those of you that have done custom engine paint. I want to mix a custom color for the block and heads instead of using an out of the can paint. What do I need to use/brand/style etc. to make sure it will stick and not burn off?

I am either going to put 88 blue on the block or a dark grey metallic contrast to make it pop in the engine bay. never been a fan of the plain orange look.

 

[Budnicks]

Make sure the paint is able to stand up to the heat changes, flexibility for expansion & contraction, you can get many different types of paint custom mixed, that will be good for the project... I used Ditzler Lacquer for many years with out any big peeling or flaking issues, just really need to prep really well, use a sealer 1st & get good paint adhesion...

 

[kb67mopar]

nobody else has input here? Budnicks had a good response but I figured somebody else had a paint of choice as well.

 

[BuckNeccid]

Heat's your big enemy here, once it's applied. Prep, clean, prep, make sure you have a clean surface before you even begin to think of it. Budnicks put you on the right course

Last car I did without rattle cans was a '68 Camaro, painted the engine that ford red that looks purple, added Lavender mica to the clear coat. It held up for a couple years as I drove it, just a little discoloring on the heads near the exhaust ports

 

[65DODGE]

First as others have said prep and have it really clean then use epoxy primer dont over do it with the primer though just 2 med wet coats would be fine just so its covered then just spray your favorite color it can be base coat clear coat or you can just use a single stage paint it will stay looking nice for a long time.