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PPG Delstar paint for engine #987139
05/06/11 01:58 PM
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What product is used to thin PPG Delstar paint?

was going to paint my engine with it using a disposable Preval sprayer. this method was said to work well here if the paint is thinned 30%.....just need to know how to prepare the paint to spray (i.e., what product(s) I will need in addition to the can of paint).

can't find the info on line or from the PPG website.

Re: PPG Delstar paint for engine [Re: BTTG] #987140
05/06/11 02:02 PM
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enamel reducer, I always add hardner to the paint, so it flows out.

I would not use it on a engine, too expensive and won't handle heat well.

Re: PPG Delstar paint for engine [Re: BTTG] #987141
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look at this page, you need hardener and reducer. I use Deltron on engines and it is excellent.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/docs/ppgdarp.pdf

Re: PPG Delstar paint for engine [Re: BTTG] #987142
05/06/11 03:00 PM
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You need Acrylic Enamel Reducer, not Enamel Reducer. I painted a 383, 15 years ago with Delstar without use of the hardner, and it still looks great. It is debateable whether or not to use a hardener. It is not required to make the paint cure. It does increase duarability and shine, and allow for polishing as on the exterior of a car. The finish with the hardner is really too shiny to look correct on an engine, and causes the paint to be somewhat brittle.


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Re: PPG Delstar paint for engine [Re: doctor_mopar] #987143
05/06/11 06:24 PM
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Used for years and have no problem. Holds gloss well if lyou use hardener. Just make sure your engine is clean, clean, clean, just as you would with any quality paint job.


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Re: PPG Delstar paint for engine [Re: 440abody] #987144
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Use the hardener and Delstar works fine on an engine.

Re: PPG Delstar paint for engine [Re: Aero426] #987145
05/06/11 11:34 PM
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It's all I use on my engines







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