Deck prep

[denguy]

That's why I left the oil tank on my Harley factory black and have a black oil filter on it.

[scitzz]

Really? I know black paint dissipates & white paint retains heat. But what would be the "Wrong" kind of paint? I have the Krylon high temp engine paint?

I think that is what he said I should have used. Give it a little bit, someone better than I will know for sure. I did it back in 99 or 2000, forget which. I used Chevy Orange engine paint that was sold at one of the McParts stores. I was shooting for an Orange and Blue like the Miami Dolphins.

Anyway, I was replacing the cylinder head after overheating, and had a little time. I put it all together, and couldn't keep it cool. I guessed it was the paint, stripped it off the head, and ran like a top.

*Sigh*

It even looked halfway decent, which is a feat for me, I can't paint worth a hoot...

[Movin]

Nothing like coming out of a store and finding a circle of people around your
car!!

[nitrofarm]

I think that is what he said I should have used. Give it a little bit, someone better than I will know for sure. I did it back in 99 or 2000, forget which. I used Chevy Orange engine paint that was sold at one of the McParts stores. I was shooting for an Orange and Blue like the Miami Dolphins.

Anyway, I was replacing the cylinder head after overheating, and had a little time. I put it all together, and couldn't keep it cool. I guessed it was the paint, stripped it off the head, and ran like a top.

*Sigh*

It even looked halfway decent, which is a feat for me, I can't paint worth a hoot...

Hmmmmm maybe I dont want a "physcodelic" head after all :eeeeeek: I think Gray will be better.

[scitzz]

Hmmmmm maybe I dont want a "physcodelic" head after all :eeeeeek: I think Gray will be better.

Like I said, check with those who have more knowledge than me. I am a decent wrench, but for this kind of thing, I can screw up, but it might have worked with a little more knowledge. I would hate to think I derailed your plans when you had the "right" paint!

[nitrofarm]

Like I said, check with those who have more knowledge than me. I am a decent wrench, but for this kind of thing, I can screw up, but it might have worked with a little more knowledge. I would hate to think I derailed your plans when you had the "right" paint!

Well I'd hate to have the thing over heat because of a 5 dollar can a paint. No big deal,I bought gray engine paint and header paint. So I'll just use the gray. Dont want to have to go through what you did. I "Baked" the header paint,hope it stays on.Never have much luck with it lasting very long.

[scitzz]

Let me know how that header paint works out, I am thinking of using it myself in a couple months.

[denguy]

My new steel tube after-market headers on my Mustang started to rust so I just brushed on some Ospho. They got this not real pretty but even patina that looks OK and doesn't rust. I heard that the usual header coatings don't hold up very well.

[nitrofarm]

Let me know how that header paint works out, I am thinking of using it myself in a couple months.

I will,like I said I baked em in the oven first so it should help......

My new steel tube after-market headers on my Mustang started to rust so I just brushed on some Ospho. They got this not real pretty but even patina that looks OK and doesn't rust. I heard that the usual header coatings don't hold up very well.

What is OSPHO & PATINA ?

[nitrofarm]

Made a little progress last night.So dang busy cant get anything finished drool I decided against the floro green & went with charcoal grey. Also found one of the rocker arm oil passages blocked with something. Dont know what it was but glad I saw it.:nono:

[scitzz]

I have to ask, because I really don't know. Is it OK to paint the rocker arms?

Looks really good though!

[denguy]

http://www.ospho.com/

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/patina?s=t

[nitrofarm]

I have to ask, because I really don't know. Is it OK to paint the rocker arms?

Looks really good though!

No you def dont want to paint em.

[scitzz]

No you def dont want to paint em.

OK, because I thought you had painted that one!

[nitrofarm]

OK, because I thought you had painted that one!

Nope jus poked it with a safety pin to clear the oil passage.