Rattle can Hemi Orange Enamel question please

[Plyrr471]

What heat resistant rattle can spray do you guys recommend for touching up my ‘71 383? Is there also a heat resistant aerosol primer as well? Engine looking a little shabby. Planning on an off season touching up and I really don’t want to pull the engine/trans so I’ll just remove accessories and mask off frame, etc. Thanks all.

 

[451Mopar]

I usually just use the Mopar brand. I think there are better brands out there, just need to make sure it is the correct shade.
Some of the "Orange" engine paints are Chevy Orange and darker than the Mopar street Hemi Orange. If you see race hemi Orange, it is more of a yellow.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

I used Mopar brand

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I’ve had extremely good luck with Mopar brand

 

[Hilljack68]

VHT high-temp engine enamel "SP120 Chrysler Hemi-Org"

 

[bandit67]

I have been wondering if any of today's clear coats used in bccc sprayed over any of the enamel spray bombs would help keep the paint looking better a bit longer under all the heat. Many of the urethan clears are just two parts, clear and hardner, no reducer, so I don't think lifting would be a problem. Those clears can handle ethanol gas spilled directly on them and I think they may could really extend the life of the paint...anybody tried it?

 

[Plyrr471]

In the past I’ve also used the Mopar brand. Still have a can or two when I did my car 20+ yrs. ago. Got to think they will be dead this time around. Thanks guys. Do you prime before shooting engine and if so, with what?

 

[Hilljack68]

I do. Again.. VHT high-temp primer.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Besides the VHT Hemi Orange, the Mopar brand is great as well.

Masking secret: Use aluminum foil wherever needed to mask hoses, wiring harnesses, distributors, alternators, headers, etc. Just don't try starting the engine of course.

 

[Bird 426]

You guys are having better luck with Mopar brand paint than I. Takes 2 to 3 times the paint and down the road, does not adhere well. Having said that, not a lot of other choices except Bill Hersch. Very difficult to get clean hot tanked parts back from engine shops.

 

[69Bee]

I still have 2 cans left if your interested...

FOR SALE - Mopar Performance Street Hemi Orange Engine Paint P4349216AC

 

[Plyrr471]

@69Bee how old are they?

 

[fullmetaljacket]

@69Bee how old are they?

Spray can bottoms are like ocean bottoms. Everything ends up there.
Thereby, store spray cans upside down to keep all the paint pigment and settlement on top and not at the bottom where the pick up tube is exposed. Basically, the top of the can becomes the bottom when stored upside down and the bottom at topside.
It's just like a oil pan pick up. All the residue ends up on the bottom. This method also keeps the rattle marbles loose as well. Every now and then, shake 'em up.

 

[Black_Sheep]

 

[6PKRTSE]

I use Dupicolor self etching high temp primer and Dupicolor Hemi orange on builds with no issues.

 

[Plyrr471]

Excellent work @6PKRTSE. Thanks especially for the pics.

 

[dvw]

By far the best is urethane car body paint. That being said friends have used P.O.R. brush on engine paint. It looks stunning on castings. Lays out super smooth. I would imagine it would be best sprayed on sheet metal.
Doug

 

[Plyrr471]

I’ve used other POR15 products with success and was wondering about their engine paint. Thanks.

 

[69Bee]

@69Bee how old are they?

Could not say, but I do know that I did not buy them last week. I have never had a problem with Mopar paint. Just shake them to mix and viola...

 

[Plyrr471]

Ill try them. My ship to zip is 11720. Pls let me know what method of payment you accept and what I owe you. Thanks.