1980_Cj7
What is the best types of paints to use for my newly machined and built 401. I am going to do the block red, heads black, and leave the intake and aluminum accessories silver. I will be using some engine enamel for the painted parts, but I like the look of the intake and other accesories unpainted. From what I understand they will not stay nice looking for long. Can I just use so sort of clear coat or should I just paint them also? Let me know what has worked well for you.
BREK
I would highly suggest that you do not clear coat the intake as I have done that and after a very short time the intake turns yellow #-o as the clear gets melted
tufcj
I've had very good results with laquer based paints, it doesn't need to be high temp. Make sure the block and heads are VERY clean. I spray them down with brake cleaner, then wash with a scrub brush and soapy water (dishwashing detergent like DAWN). Let it dry a day before painting.
Bob
tufcj
1980_Cj7
Ok, so does anyone have a picture of what my intake and aluminum accessories is going to look like after some time and weather.
runnamuck
look under the hood of your daily driver. i'm pretty sure there is some unpainted almunium on it somewhere. :mrgreen:
BREK
here's what I plan on doing. have all the fender braces,grille braces, my new valve covers, and intake all jet hot coated :-| will that look good or not?
runnamuck
why jet hot or any ceramic based paint on those? they don't really need that high temp of a paint. plain powder coating should be fine.
BREK
I have a guy that will do this very cheap for me, also I'm doing that so everything will be a perfect color match
