What to use to paint engines?.................

[Seanl]

Where about in Devon are u dan? I used VHT on mine but even now if I run my hand over it, it still leaves colour on my hand as it's not quite gone off I think. It's only simoniz VHT I think, but I bought 6 tins and only used 2 and a bit if you want some for free.

[Thom89]

Is that a definate Thom? If so thats great news because I would much rather use 2k 

100% the way to go, your engine will never exceed the working temps of 2k paint...

2 lights coats of etch primer
1 coat of 2k primer, tinted with some of the Topcoat colour
2 to 3 coats of your topcoat colour to finish

Thom

[DanChave]

Where about in Devon are u dan? I used VHT on mine but even now if I run my hand over it, it still leaves colour on my hand as it's not quite gone off I think. It's only simoniz VHT I think, but I bought 6 tins and only used 2 and a bit if you want some for free.

I'm from Ashburton dude 

Is that a definate Thom? If so thats great news because I would much rather use 2k 

100% the way to go, your engine will never exceed the working temps of 2k paint...

2 lights coats of etch primer
1 coat of 2k primer, tinted with some of the Topcoat colour
2 to 3 coats of you topcoat colour to finish

Thom

That has sold me now Thom! Thanks for the advice!

[daz veedub]

i just done my rocker cover in vht black but wasnt 2 happy with the finish so stripped it down and gonna get it powdercoated a different colour

[DanChave]

Cheers for the comment mate! Let us know how much it cost! I'd be interested to know!

[danny_p]

as thom said 2K all the way.

i've never had any luck with VHT and i it has stayed on it's allways looked crap,   
powdercoating dosent like heat and oil it discolours and comes off also powdercoating an engine is a mission.
cellulose paint dosent like oil or fuel

do the prep get it clean and 2k it it'll stay shiney and it won't come off   

[DanChave]

Cheers for the advise! Although I may powder coat things like the sump, and pulleys etc...........