hi all, i've got an m42 block to paint, and I'm wondering how i can do it without what usually happens to me when i paint engines - i.e. a few thousand miles down the road it peals off to be left with the usual rusty iron. i always use proper engine enamel and have prepped the block by wire brush, gunk + pressure wash then acid/kurust. but nothing ever seems to work. what am i doing wrong? tempted to hammerite it i must admit.
cheers
tim
block painting...to last
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if it helps,in the past ive used Tractor paint from a local farm supplier/store called Mole Valley Farmers.
Gives a really good finish,even if your a bit rough with it like i was,comes in loads of different colours,green,yellow,blue,red etc and lasts pretty well too.
Half litre tin was about Ԛ£4 + VAT and lasts for ages!
Gives a really good finish,even if your a bit rough with it like i was,comes in loads of different colours,green,yellow,blue,red etc and lasts pretty well too.
Half litre tin was about Ԛ£4 + VAT and lasts for ages!
lol i've heard of mole valley farmers... my granny's in devon. maybe i'll give some of that a crack!
i'm thinking of really working on the prep this time, getting a real nice surface and giving it a once over in etch primer, even though the engine enamel i've used in the past says to use it straight onto the block.
i'm thinking of really working on the prep this time, getting a real nice surface and giving it a once over in etch primer, even though the engine enamel i've used in the past says to use it straight onto the block.
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