how much work is it to get you lump looking new
 

hi i am looking at doing my engine and spraying it with clearcoat how hard is it and how long and is ther any tips someone may have to doing this


Thanks

wont the heat make it flake off?

no mate there is a special clearcoat you can get to do the job

really:thumb: should make it easier to clean then

Just can't remember the name of it mate

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I've just started doing mine this weekend while shifting stuff about for my manifold swap , I assume you're stripping stuff off to do it , the more the better , I de greased it all first , then a combination of small wire brush , scotchbrite then wet and dry ,
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7a083bb5.jpg
This is how far I've got so far , not a brilliant pic ,but it's getting there

Doesnt clear coat go brown over time?

Yes mate have the engine out and in bits yours is looking good

I wouldn't bother with clear coat or owt , once it's done just keep on top of it
Gives you an excuse to get away from the mrs
Just keep plugging away at it , I did contemplate taking the motor out to do a proper job

Year mate I think that is one i have bin looking at to do the job

It seems never ending , as soon as one bits clean it highlights all the other dodgy bits , I'm replacing most of the bolts as well , wasn't intending to but now they look horrible

I know you can buy block bolt kits and engine dress up kits but I think someone on here could really carve a niche for themselves if they offered a service to replace/refinish any bolt you send to them.
They'd certainly make a fortune out of me.

I'm going round mine with stainless , not ideal with aluminium but for how often I strip it to bits it should be fine
Gonna get some pulleys , also thinking of getting my ps pump bracket and alternator bracket anodised but It may look a bit OTT

Lots of work but they look good wean done

This is good paint. Brillo it lightly (cover up all the bits) degrease & jet wash. Then spray away!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYCOTE-ENG...item230bf51c02

i know this is a bit of a thread revival but wondered which type of paint gave the best results:wonder:
im currently doing a self build and starting to get bored waiting for my block to come back .so i thought id polish a few bits under the bay :) keep my idle hands busy but, since doing a bit of research (finding out clear coat yellows over time) iv decided to paint a few bits instead (rocker cover ,inlet,belt cover etc..) mabey the block itself as its been through a hot wash already.
most of the parts are ally and wanted to know if anyone can recomend a hi temp etch primer and scooby ish blue (enamel ?) top coat .
cheers clive