Best way to paint engine?

[TrueBlue95GT]

Before I put my new motor in, I want to paint the block gloss black. It's an old block out of an 88 GT so what should I do in order to prep it and also, what should I use to paint it? Powdercoat it?

 

[bjl95mustang]

You have to really clean the block well then just tape it off. I used high temp aliminum color paint on mine. I dont know how well the paint holds up becuase the engine isnt installed yet.

 

[TrueBlue95GT]

Well do you have to sand it at all because it's a little rusty.

 

[TrueBlue95GT]

ttt

 

[wytstang]

Just use a metal brush too knock the rust off.

 

[1slow95]

I used automotive paint and a spray gun on mine. It's holding up just fine so far. If you're using spray paint, get some of the high temp stuff.

As for prepping it, take a wire brush to any rust you may have. Make sure the engine is as clean as possible, and wipe it down with some paint thinner right before you spray it.

 

[jruppert]

POR-15 makes a really good engine paint. I bought their engine paint kit which comes with metal prep, degreaser, cleaner, paint, etc for around $35 or so. It really holds up too. I used Ford classic red. Here is a pic...