Engine and gearbox painting.

[StrongboW]

While my engine and gearbox are out of my car I'm going to paint them both. What's the best way to go about this. Any dos and donts?

What is the drying period before I can put it back into the car and run it.

Engine block will be going black and gearbox silver/light grey. Not sure about head head!

 

[JP83]

Whilst mine was out, we cleaned it up first and then treated the rusty bits to a rust remover gel.

Once that was cleaned off and dried, we simply painted it by brush with a high temp paint.

 

[StrongboW]

Whilst mine was out, we cleaned it up first and then treated the rusty bits to a rust remover gel.

Once that was cleaned off and dried, we simply painted it by brush with a high temp paint.

How long does that gel take to work mate?

 

[JP83]

How long does that gel take to work mate?

Not long at all. Can't remember exactly but I think you only leave it on for about 15-30mins before washing it off.

Get a load of cheap wire brushes, some flathead screwdrivers and some soft brushes (like a thin paintbrush or detailing brush) to remove the excess rust and dirt.

 

[StrongboW]

Not long at all. Can't remember exactly but I think you only leave it on for about 15-30mins before washing it off.

Get a load of cheap wire brushes, some flathead screwdrivers and some soft brushes (like a thin paintbrush or detailing brush) to remove the excess rust and dirt.

I guess you just block up all holes and connectors?

Paint the block and head together or separated?

 

[JP83]

I guess you just block up all holes and connectors?

Paint the block and head together or separated?

Yeah, take your time masking stuff off

I painted mine with the head on the block.
Only took the inlet manifold, injector guard and some other bits off.
Should be some pics in my project thread.

 

[StrongboW]

Cheers mate. Where did you get the paint from? Any laquer used?

What's the dry time period?