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Old 01-02-2010, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ccracin View Post
Steve,

Looks like alot of fun. Question for you, did you paint the engine block and heads? I am torn on our project. Our's will be all aluminum and I'm not sure wether to paint it or not. I like the natural look, but I'm concerned about upkeep. Any thoughts? Sorry for the somewhat Hi-Jack. I just like the look you achieved. Thanks.
I just have the bare alum on the block and heads.. seems to clean up pretty easy then again I put in a new engine every year. lol

Personally I think paint is a PITA and is more likely to end up looking crappy. If I was going to do it I would clear powder the block but due to all the masking that would cost hundreds of dollars.

I say just go bare and keep up on the cleaning.. I just wash it down with soapy (DAWN) water every so often and blow it dry.
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