scoobyman2007

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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

tubbytommy

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wont the heat make it flake off?

scoobyman2007

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

tubbytommy

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really should make it easier to clean then

scoobyman2007

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Just can't remember the name of it mate

Kwik

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?

toneh

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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 ,

This is how far I've got so far , not a brilliant pic ,but it's getting there

RobsyUK

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Doesnt clear coat go brown over time?

scoobyman2007

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

toneh

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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

scoobyman2007

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

toneh

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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

Kwik

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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.

toneh

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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

scoobyman2007

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Lots of work but they look good wean done

KAS35RSTI

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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

savage bulldogs

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i know this is a bit of a thread revival but wondered which type of paint gave the best results
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