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jdv69z

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Crate Engine Painting
« on: July 05, 2019, 03:39:47 PM »
So I'm considering getting a new GM crate engine. They are painted black. What is involved in re-painting chevy orange? Can I just paint over the existing black, or do I need to remove the black paint first? If I need to remove the black paint, what's a good procedure?
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Re: Crate Engine Painting
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2019, 07:20:06 PM »
You dont have to remove the paint, but it would be a good idea to at least clean it with a degreaser and alcohol to make sure the paint sticks to the other paint. Then simply tape off all the holes and paint it orange. I am just about to do the same thing on the crate motor thats sitting in my 68 C10 project. Cant stand looking at a non chevy orange small block.
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Re: Crate Engine Painting
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2019, 05:53:56 PM »
IF it has a heavy coat of paint make sure you add as little as possible to the mils - you want ot allow the heat to come out through the paint... the thicker it is - traps it and causes the paint to blister and flake.
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Re: Crate Engine Painting
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2019, 09:00:50 PM »
Seymor en48 if you want a good Chevy orange that lasts.
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