engine paint?
Oct 25, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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engine paint?
can i use car paint as i'd like the block the same colour as my car? cheers
Oct 25, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Yeah you can, just use a decent primer and make sure the block is cleaned properly.
Oct 25, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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cool, sunburst red it is, engine is going to look mint hopefully
Oct 25, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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i have found brake calliper paints stays on the block well.
if thats any help
only as car paint may lift
Oct 25, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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thats what i was wondering, never used it before but want it sunburst red lol
Oct 25, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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From: sudbuy suffolk
take a look at the colour of calliper paint and maybe you could mix the yellow and red/orange and maybe get close, just an idea.
Oct 25, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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gud thinking batman
Oct 25, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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no probs here to help
Oct 25, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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That "smooth" hammerite is good too, i used some on my calipers of my old car and it never came off, so i cant see it coming off a block either
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only as car paint may lift
