hi guys, does anyone have any experience of using a GOOD heatproof engine paint? In particular, I'm trying to get hold of a gloss (not satin) black. Have just bought some of Halfords own brush-on, it's like water to apply (not good), and doesn't cover over well.
Also searching for some coloured heat proof paint for when I rebuild the motor in my Punto GT, block is red from factory - anyone know where to get some?
Thanks in advance,
Rick
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I used to sell Firecote (Hycote) VHT engine paint. Spirex also do it. You can get it from Brown Brothers/Unipart.
David
How hot ? Blocks? Warm parts with radiant heating ? Exhaust manifolds?
Most obviously suitable modern paints are capable of being used successfully on engine blocks. White or pale paints will discolour, but the resins are heat-proof to this level. Always give them _plenty_ of time to cure properly before expecting them to be oil or fuel proof.
Good engine block paints are Blackfriars QD90 (has an associated primer and comes in a range of colours), PPG or Japlac. For hotter things use Sperex heat-resistant. They even do one for exhausts and manifolds, but I've never had that much luck when it's really hot. Try a decent motor factor like Edmunds Walker.
Hammerite is of course useless. It's never much good, but it's absolutely dire for fuel resistance.
I bought some "MG Maroon" brush on engine paint from Frost - really good stuff, brush it on and it all smooths out with no brush marks!
ISTR there's a can in my garage, proper stuff bought from Ken & Lyn at the autojumble.
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