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is it ok to paint the block... or does it affect cooling of the block....
feedback is appreciated
feedback is appreciated
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Re: To Paint or not to Paint
I just talked to Monstah about this as I had some concerns as well. He told me he has painted many and it's not an issue.Originally posted by keebler
I just got mine back from the machine shop and painted it today, I only did two light coates, just enough to get the color on it.1993 SW2 - Slow and Low
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I say do it
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well ford used to paint all their blocks blue... but then fords never work so... id say its up to u[quote author="triman54 on s2ki.com, May 16 2008, 04:02 PM"] A Saturn is like a box of chocolates... [/quote]<br /><br />2007 Central Florida Region East Coast Champion STS<br />2007 CFR West Coast Champion STS<br /><br />Comment
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:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:Originally posted by xupthree60
is it doable to clear coat it? i like the look of the metel but i want it to clean easy been wondering about that for a whileOriginally posted by ECOtec GodsComment
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I don't think clear coat will handle the heat of the engine bay
but then again there is silver paint andy
rated at 1200 and 1300+ degrees (exhaust/header paint)
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Actually, lots of manufacturers have painted their blocks like Ford, GM, Chrysler corp., etc.. But the main concern I had was our blocks are the lost foam cast aluminum.Originally posted by xupthree60
I used Dupli-color Engine Enamel (New Ford Grey DE1611, I can post pics of it if you want, just did it yesterday. It is rated to 500* wich is plenty for the block) wich is one of many colors they make, including a bright silver-aluminum color that might work for you.Originally posted by AC66Bronco
As for cleaning, I just would not use and acid based or serious degreaser cleaners on it. After all the damn work I am doin on this engine, I'll be damned if I am gonna let it get oily and dirty enough to need anymore than a simple pressure wash now and again.1993 SW2 - Slow and Low
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plastic im probably a lil more anal retenteve about the cleanlyness of my car than most
i was hoping to smooth out the engine as the casting process leaves areas for dirt to hang up.
I HATE DIRTOriginally posted by ECOtec GodsComment
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the engine on my contour is new ford grey. looks alot better then the stock black and rust. been holding up great and looks great. just go ahead and do it. when i build my motor with all forged goodness, it will be powdercoated.Ian---The Fat Ass
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Originally posted by saturnspeed_12
I HIGHLY disagree, Black and rust are the new HOT COLORS
U guys are all ricers cuz u paint you're blocks
Rust is the new in [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/cool.gif[/img]
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