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chu346
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Post Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:57 pm

As per title i want to paint my engine, what kind of paint do i need to use?
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:13 am

try halfords or similar, should be heatproof enamel
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:51 am

Halfords do it, it's called 'High Temperature Engine Paint'

The clue is in the name :lol: bloody thin stuff though, need to be gentle putting it on or it foams up.
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:10 am

Frost Automotive sell some stuff that's supposedly nice and thick. Got a tin for my engine but never got around to painting it.
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