Re: [FWDLK] Engine Paint

[David Homstad <dhomstad@FIELD-WORKS.COM>]

Ken,

I have seen engines done in powder coat (he had access to a friend's shop).
This is probably the most durable and most expensive.

For maximum durability in high heat areas, such as head exhaust ports and
intake manifold exhaust crossover passage, you might consider something like
Jet Hot Coatings.

Mopar sells P/N P4529148 Firepower Silver. I used it on my engine. It has
typical durability for an engine paint.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rimington, Ken [SMTP:Ken_Rimington@ATK.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 1999 11:57 AM
> To:   L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU
> Subject:      [FWDLK] Engine Paint
>
> There are too many options for engine paint.  I wish the choices were more
> simple.  I need to paint my 1956 Dodge engine.  Correct color is silver.
> The typical silver engine paints are flat and do not last long.  I would
> like a silver semigloss or full gloss with both heat and chemical
> resistance
> so it will be easy to clean and last a good long time.
>
> I need to know what has worked well for others.  options include, but are
> not limited to: Basecoat/clearcoat silver, POR 15 silver engine enamel,
> Hirsch engine enamel, etc.
>
> Which are the best or better choices???