Another engine enamel paint question

[_brad_]

So, I'm getting ready to paint my motor. My question is, would Duplicolor engine enamel 500 degrees stand up to the heat from the head of the motor? I'm not to worried about the lower end, but I'm thinking the jug may go above 500 degrees during operation. Therefore I'm wondering if its worth going to exhaust paint for the jug...:wondering

Thoughts?

[1upfront]

Yes 500 degree engine enamel does hold up that is what i always use, your engine will never reach 500 unless there is something seriously wrong, the exhaust is a different story though it will get beyond 500.:)

[_brad_]

Great, thank you!!!

[BigRedRunner]

I've used that paint several times. I like the low gloss DE1634. I usually bake it in the oven at 250 for 30 mins and it turns out nice. I find that gloss colors usually end up looking like crap after real world use.

[1upfront]

I have used DE1635 semi-gloss black and it worked well.

[_brad_]

What about primers? Should one use a high heat primer before applying engine enamel?

And baking; is it required? What can one do with a motor? Just throw her in the oven? lol What about gaskets and what not...

[SYKO]

just use the engine paint dont worry about the primer, I have used that paint over dirt/oil and flaky paint engine parts and it bonds right to it and once it runs for a while it stuck on there good!

[1upfront]

I always clean the engine and then scuff it with a red or gray scuff pad, then i blow it off with air pressure and do a final wipedown with a fast evaporating solvent, after that I just paint it.
Probly a little over board but it works good.:)