Anyone got any idea what paint Ford use to do there 200 blocks with?

I want to redo my block.

And hammerite satin is too shiny.

Anyone know what they use? or a suitable solution?

Cheers



This is the finish i want:

 

This colour any use?

 

yes thats the exact finish i want.

 

Excellent, just buy a new block then.

 

Sorry pal, fooking clueless what they use, nice though isnt it.

 

I knew that was coming......

 

yeah so did i mate.

hence why i didnt put "can you help stu"

yeah the finish is ideal.

not to shiny, and not a think layer of paint.

 

Thats a class reply stu

 

How about this mate - its not as shiney as it looks - thats just the flash that gives that impression....

 

what paint is that?

spray can form??

looks it judging by the overspray on the crane.

i want it in can form so i can put a thin coat on

 

This is Hammerite Smoothrite Satin.


This is smoothrite Gloss Black.


And this:


Is fooked...

 

I can supply VHT satin finish black? ideal for blocks etc, and in can form

 

why does the gloss look like stain and vice versa

think its gonna have to be hammerite smoothrite satin i think

seems pretty close will give it a go tommorrow.

oh and stu, chat to you on MSN when you get 5 mins spare about the amp brackets.

 

VHT Nu-Cast Engine Enamels are unique formulas developed to restore OEM parts to their original newly cast appearances.

These Cast Aluminium and Iron Grey coatings withstand temperatures to 500ºF (287ºC) and are extremely resistant to chemicals, salt, corrosion and rust.

that could be another option if its does what the tin says

 

indeed it could Danny

Cheers mate.

Might have to explore that option

but would rather see pics of engines done first before i be the gineapig

 

I thought holing one piston was bad enough but thats shocking what happend? cambelt let go at high rpm?

steve

 

Ryan....believe it or not that was B&Q Barbeque Paint - good for upto 500degc & at about £5 per spray can - a bargain!!! LOL!

 

used that on my rocker cover with no problems

 

yeah i saw that last night at B&Q but was worries that it was more of a hammered finished, like the hammerite stuff

 

Is this too glossy ??

 

I use radiator paint, they will mix it in any colour you want

Im guessing this isnt shade ive chosen isnt quite subtle enough for you though

 

PS

that reminds me, must order a couple of extra core plugs, im out of stock!

 

Hehehe. Funny fooker