Dave McDonald Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 My TR5 engine is at the machine shop for a block clean, rebore, crank grind, etc. Can anyone recommend a good serviceable, durable black gloss paint to repaint with, when it comes back? Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hermetite Engine Enamel is what I used in the 1980s, and it still looks good. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRINDUS44 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I used Halfords brush applied engine paint around 4 years ago now, still looks as good as the day it went on. Block was dipped and bare metal. I just degreased it. Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Hi Dave, I used Simoniz Gloss Black aerosol can. Very durable finish and still looking good. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/1448990183?iid=301059684531&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=301059684531&targetid=908661474856&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006977&poi=&campaignid=10199638297&mkgroupid=101938342477&rlsatarget=pla-908661474856&abcId=1145987&merchantid=138816236&gclid=CjwKCAjwx9_4BRAHEiwApAt0zh-z-vOZZBvYnYa00M41eHK8kyFzB7gbWjVcBafZlbBzkFMJ_JGvzhoCKRcQAvD_BwE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I've used multiple high temperature paints in aerosols and brush applications and always had good results. Gloss BBQ paint is incredibly durable and easy to apply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I hsed a poly-urethane air (moist) setting paint. Sold by several suppliers, and you can almost not damage /chip it with a rounded head hammer. Chemical (oil/fuel) resistant too. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 8 hours ago, BRINDUS44 said: I used Halfords brush applied engine paint around 4 years ago now, still looks as good as the day it went on. Block was dipped and bare metal. I just degreased it. Ian +1 for Halfords brush on engine paint. Stir will before starting and note that it's thin, so can run quite easily. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted July 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Thanks everyone for the recommendations, plenty of choice there. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 House radiator paint is good too. and cheaper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 11 hours ago, pfenlon said: House radiator paint is good too. and cheaper. I'm surprised by this suggestion and wouldn't have thought that radiator paint would cope with the temperature ranges. Or be designed to manage the damp / wet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trchris Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 I also used Simoniz Gloss Black aerosol from euro car parts found them to be cheapest supplier good results too Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 I found this site which will sort out my Stanpart recon engine colour https://www.paragonpaints.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, Rodbr said: I found this site which will sort out my Stanpart recon engine colour https://www.paragonpaints.co.uk/ Nice paint too. I used their Boxford blue lathe paint to recondition my lathe during recent isolation. You need the correct thinners to go with the paint. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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