Engine Paint????

I was going to paint my engine whilst it is stripped down (block) and wondered what would be the best paint to use. I was thinking enamel paint? black obviously...

I've used engine enamel before and is quite good.

I've heard of people using smooth hammerite - but I'm not convinced

Yeah i think i will go with the enamel and polish the head, where would i get enamel paint? Halfords etc...?

Yeah - all car accessory shops should do engine enamel.

Did see someone do their head in that chrome paint and it looked very nice - not sure how long it would last though!

Try the following Kev, don't know if any use?

Homepage - Frost Auto Restoration Techniques

They do an aluminium coloured paint and a black high temperature paint:

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8763

Both good up to at least 600 degrees C. I'd be interested if anyone knows the correct colours for the different parts of the engine as they came from the factory? Anyone got any literature / pics showing this? I guess most of the engine was unpainted (block / head anyway)?

Chris

Sperex (Simonize/Holts) do a specific Hi-Temp Engine enamel but methinks it is only in aerosol cans…I would prefer to brush it on…..no doubt available at Halfords or yer local accessory shop.  Black is listed.

One thing to remember is to get the engine CLEAN…no oil residue, etc else it'll come off again.  You can have the block dip washed in a hot caustic soluition that will get it absolutely clean but if any is lurking where it shouldn't and doesn't get washed off it will later wreak havoc with the galloping kn*b rot.  I would just have it steam cleaned and then hit with some brake cleaner before painting.

By the way, if your engine is out of the car, make sure you spend a few quid and replace the fuel lines…bl**dy pain with the engine in situ!

Cheers

Don't worry, i have 2 brand new vag frt to rear fuel lines awaiting fitment