The major parts of my engine will be back from the machine shop soon so the assembly will begin shortly after. So what is the best way to paint the engine? I’m not a novice at this but just want to know if there are any better ways to do this. I’ve always assembled the engine, cleaned it off with lacquer thinner and/or brake cleaner, then rattle canned on the engine paint (Duplicolor Chrysler Orange). It seems to have worked out well and holds up decently.
I’m not going for any Concourse level “correct” look; I’m just painting the assembly. I’ve heard of people spraying the whole engine complete with DP Epoxy, and then painting it with color over that.
Just curious what do you do, and how does it hold up?
Thanks
Scott