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Old 11-09-2010, 02:39 PM
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Default paint

Summit Racing has POR engine enamel at $22 a pint. Bill Hirsch Automotive in Newark NJ area has their own brand engine enamel guaranteed to 700 degrees F. Around $35 a quart. I was going to use Imron until I checked the price, now I'm going to try Hirsch.
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Old 11-09-2010, 08:28 PM
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Default not just pink, but

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Pink!!!!! You asked!
"hot" pink.

It is an engine, after all......
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Old 11-10-2010, 08:07 AM
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i saw a dvd by victor engine company who i believe is one of the top engine companies around. there data shows black is the best color for heat removal. never seen a white engine though, most seen to be gray, pick whatever floats your boat and be happy. the pink guys, we are wondering about you.
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Old 11-13-2010, 01:59 PM
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Default Engine paint

I love some of the red ones, looks great.
But for me, I like the Lycoming grey, when the front cylinders start to wear off some paint after a few hundred hours you can buy Lycoming grey in an spray can for tough up.
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Old 11-13-2010, 11:47 PM
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Default Lyc must have a good reason for....

.... painting their engines grey...?

We hung the engine last week and I noticed that the grey colour looks and feels rather thin and kind of "rough"...?
(Engine was bought fram Vans in April this year)

Maybe this is so heat-dissipation increases? Anyone knows?


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Old 08-24-2012, 08:25 PM
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So how many spray cans does it take to cover an engine and cylinders?

Anything wrong with using plain old Krylon Engine enamel, or does it have to be special aviation grade paint?
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Old 08-24-2012, 08:58 PM
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Red is faster, ya know.... also chrome valve covers are good for at least 5 extra knots.
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:00 PM
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Just finishing an engine on a Cherokee.

One spray can will easily do the case, accessory case, sump, etc. My cylinders came back painted, and I'm not so sure I could have done all four with the remainder in the can - it would be close.

I used the Lyc gray from Aircraft Spruce - although I think you could use any high temp paint.

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Old 08-24-2012, 09:16 PM
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Default Fastener holes...

Easy hole masking tip, use the paper hole reinforcement stickys they sell at office supply stores. Makes it easy to mask off the holes for paint.
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Old 09-15-2012, 07:20 PM
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The color above is a dark gray metallic. It looks spectacular. Even after many years.
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