Engine paint??

[mrbeige 0]

Right guys 'n' gals, I need to order some paint for my block and wanted to know what I should be getting. I've heard good things about POR-15, but I've also heard that there is some engine paint that is available in a rattle can. Can anyone recommend suggest/recommend any? I'm only interested in matt black, so not sure if the POR-15 stuff is matt or it is gloss.

 

Thanks in advance....

[coolrado 0]

I think the POR stuff is a matt wrinkle finish, like the stuff you see on classic cars at shows i have heard good reports about it and its meant to be very long lasting, I have tried a couple of different spray can high temp paints and they have been useless either flaking off or not setting properly.

[Dec 1]

I've used Halfarts high temp engine paint for the last few years, has done the job perfectly for me!

[davidwort 0]

I've used Halfarts high temp engine paint for the last few years, has done the job perfectly for me!

 

I used some halfords engine laquer, OK, but like POR 15 it's the preparation that counts or anything will flake off.

[mrbeige 0]

I've used Halfarts high temp engine paint for the last few years, has done the job perfectly for me!

 

I used some halfords engine laquer, OK, but like POR 15 it's the preparation that counts or anything will flake off.

 

Ah, ok. I've seen a kit that includes a POR-15 etch primer and paint, so is using a kit with the etch primer the best plan then?

[Crasher 3]

The POR 15 is excellent and gives a beautifully deep smooth gloss. I give the block two coats with a few days drying time in between each. It is important not to run the engine for at least a week after application or it melts and runs like crazy. I use a hot air gun to speed up the drying after it has flashed off overnight. I have tried many engine paints over the years and this is the best but it is harder work.

[coolrado 0]

ah the wrinkly matt black isnt a POR 15 product its this stuff wrinkle finish

and this is the POR 15 engine enamel which is a gloss finish enamel

[mic_VR 3]

I've got some Dulux at home if you want it mate??

[mrbeige 0]

Well, I've just bought the POR15 engine paint kit, which includes;

 

Engine cleaner,

Metal-Ready (etch primer),

POR-15 rust preventative paint,

Extra pigment black engine enamel,

Solvent,

Paint brushes,

Latex gloves and face mask

 

POR15 kit

 

Came to £50 including VAT and delivery, which I thought was pretty good considering it has everything I need :D

[Lizard Racing 0]

Ive always used cellulose.

[jslootweg 0]

Ive always used cellulose.

 

Thats just engine porn that! Love how new it all looks :)