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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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So how do you guys usually go about this? I have a bare block that will be going over to the machine shop for assembly, do i paint pre or post assembly? I figured post since it would get all scratched and chipped up while there. Especially if they need to machine it a little extra.
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Hi,
we paint everything prior to final assembly. However you can paint prior to install. Use a quality paint/primer for higher temps. Proper cleaning and prep work a must for quality job. Tape everything with frog tape to prevent bleeding on adjacent areas...good luck and have a blessed week.......jim
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thanks for the advice jim
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Prior to full assembly. Basically just had the heads on, no accessories, intake... Think it came out ok. Used a lot of degreaser, just sprayed on duplicolor engine enamel. After a couple years it is still holding up good. Exhaust ports were still masked off in this picture. Best way I found to mask areas is to mask the area, plus additional, place the gasket in place, then trim around the gasket with a utility knife.


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I like the color.

I always spray with epoxy then color then clear, had good luck doing it this way.
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Dupli-color engine paint



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Originally Posted by Commissar
Prior to full assembly. Basically just had the heads on, no accessories, intake... Think it came out ok. Used a lot of degreaser, just sprayed on duplicolor engine enamel. After a couple years it is still holding up good. Exhaust ports were still masked off in this picture. Best way I found to mask areas is to mask the area, plus additional, place the gasket in place, then trim around the gasket with a utility knife.


Wow thats a first time ive seen a coulour like that. I really like it for some reason as its different.
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Originally Posted by 6SIX6
Wow thats a first time ive seen a coulour like that. I really like it for some reason as its different.
It does look good.

Not really different, it's Pontiac blue like used in the muscle car era.
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yeah, color isn't new. Here it is in an old GTO

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Did you get the engine in your picture in the car? What color is the car?
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Not the best pictures... Car is Brazen Orange Metallic



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