[cmej6]

Ok, just curious if you can paint a honda block like the domestic guys do? I meen, does it effect any heat disapation? BTW, where can I get some K20a.org stickers?

 

[JDM96SpecCTR]

yes u can paint a block

 

[cranny]

use paint designed for that use. a high heat engine enamel. dupont rattle can brand works great. easy paint to use , comes out nice , and lasts. drys super fast too. why would it hurt cooling? this aint no VW bug , lol , its not an air cooled engine , lol. im just teasing , lol.

 

[k20spooner]

Bought all the supplies but Im having second thoughts as well. Im afraid of it chipping and looking like hell after a bit. Anyone had long term(2+years) experience with this?

 

[cranny]

how long it lasts depends on the prep work , not the product in most cases.

 

[k20spooner]

Clean as a whistle. Freshly bead blasted and hot tanked block/head/tranny. Engine primer and grey enamel...
How long have you ran with these parts painted? This car will actually be driven on track and streets...

 

[talonxracer]

This is THE best engine paint that I have used
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=248&itemType=PRODUCT

 

[cmej6]

I was thinking in terms of it being aluminum as far as cooling goes. And I agree on Eastwood products FOR SURE!!! I have many thing from there and they all have gone beyond my expectations.

 

[RML-2.0]

This is THE best engine paint that I have used
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=248&itemType=PRODUCT

agreed this shit is the best.:up:

 

[HYBRIDMOMENTS]

Por-15 makes an engine paint. lots of color choices. it is bulletproof.
i painted a d16z6 engine block and it's holding up excellent after 2 years with a turbo setup.
makes the block really easy to clean also!

 

[k20spooner]

hmm this looks promising... could have my painter spary the parts. http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=24019&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=390&iSubCat=393&iProductID=24019
Sorry to the OP if it seems like Im jacking your thread, but I think youre getting your questions answered as well.

 

[bubblebrain]

will the aluma blast in the 12 oz can really work on an engine. it says it only stands up to 250 degrees F. usually engine enamal is atleast 500.

 

[cmej6]

hmm this looks promising... could have my painter spary the parts. http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=24019&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=390&iSubCat=393&iProductID=24019
Sorry to the OP if it seems like Im jacking your thread, but I think youre getting your questions answered as well.

LOL, no problem. Im glad to see some other people are interested in this as well.

 

[Lenthrax]

i say don't paint it. once you paint and it starts getting ugly, there's no turning back. It's more work to remove the paint.

 

[HYBRIDMOMENTS]

believe me. spend a little extra money and go with the POR 15 engine enamel. you paint it on with a brush. it is pretty self leveling. i hit it with a hammer and tried chipping it off with screw drivers to test it. it is BULLETPROOF!!!!
you can buy a kit. it comes with a cleaning solution and a Metal Ready spray which helps the paint stick even better.

i do not work for POR 15 fyi. i just was really happy with the results.
they make a aluminum color. and it keeps all the oil from staining the block. very easy clean up.

 

[bubblebrain]

not really sure bout painting with a brush. eh.

 

[DirtyEP3]

I have to agree with the POR-15. i used on my winter jeep, and the shit is tough. its not chipping any where and it does self level.
http://www.por15.com/products.asp?dept=7