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Black_Noise
05-26-2009, 04:57 PM
Could it be done? Should it be done?


Just imagining how nice the engine way would look with the entire motor black.


Dont think I can recall any threads about having a painted block
FordNut
05-26-2009, 06:31 PM
I had my last one painted with thermal dispersant coating.
The Boss5.0 block I'm running now was already black when I took it out of the box.
ImpalaSlayer
05-26-2009, 06:37 PM
if my engine is ever out itll be sure to be painted, ford blue for the old school look!
Black_Noise
05-26-2009, 06:38 PM
anything special, paint or prep, that needs done with aluminum?
ImpalaSlayer
05-26-2009, 06:40 PM
not sure, havent put much thought into it yet
Zack
05-26-2009, 06:57 PM
You need to powdercoat the aluminum block for it to stick
ImpalaSlayer
05-26-2009, 07:01 PM
You need to powdercoat the aluminum block for it to stick

why is that? cant see any reason....
03blackvegas
05-26-2009, 10:20 PM
Wrong, listen up kids, you paint a engine just like you would a fender or a whole car. Get it clean with the same products paint stores sell to prep your car, then sand or scotch pad the motor or motor parts. Then clean again, now the important part, use an epoxy 2 part sealer (just like on a car), then apply your paint. I always use base coat clear coat for that nice gloss. I could write a book on this subject, just trust me car paint loves engines. Just get it clean, and use all the steps and products for painting a regular car. The motor in this picture is my car, I have been asked if I powder coated the motor, I reply by saying just what I have said here. See attached thumbnail.
2,4shofast
05-26-2009, 11:09 PM
Wow, that is an amazing engine:bows:
massacre
05-27-2009, 12:02 AM
My block is painted blue.
Joe Walsh
05-27-2009, 09:24 AM
why is that? cant see any reason....

It is hard to get paint to adhere to Aluminum...especially if it will be heat cycled.
Cast Iron and Steel are easy to get paint to adhere to.
Something to do with the metallurgy.

I have painted aluminum engine parts and have had good luck with the results...BUT you must use a primer specifically for aluminum.
Years ago there was a primer spray paint for aluminum & galvanized metals called;
"Ferrothane Surfa-Bond"
Don't know if they still sell it.