Paint Color and Type For Engine

[70rs]

Originally Posted by customcam

70rs why will it Peel & Crack?

Have you ever seen one that had regular use that didn't?

With limited use and extreme care, perfect prep and doing it in pieces it will last longer but at some point it will let go. The block expands and contracts differently than the paint, over time it will let go. Small micro fractures let in dirt, moisture, oil or whatever. All of those things work against the paint.
Small chips and scratches appear over time from oil changes, tune ups, general service and use. Exposed edges are a prime point of entry for moisture....painted blocks just don't look good for long. Sure, it will retain some color for decades. But it will only be perfect for a very short time.


I guess it depends on your use of the truck and what you want out of it. Show piece? Cool, do the block. Track truck? Not a good idea.

Just my .02 on it.

Customcam, do you know of a way to help the issues I have mentioned? To make it look better longer? And I ask in all seriousness because I sure don't know all the tricks.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Have you ever seen one that had regular use that didn't?

With limited use and extreme care, perfect prep and doing it in pieces it will last longer but at some point it will let go. The block expands and contracts differently than the paint, over time it will let go. Small micro fractures let in dirt, moisture, oil or whatever. All of those things work against the paint.
Small chips and scratches appear over time from oil changes, tune ups, general service and use. Exposed edges are a prime point of entry for moisture....painted blocks just don't look good for long. Sure, it will retain some color for decades. But it will only be perfect for a very short time.


I guess it depends on your use of the truck and what you want out of it. Show piece? Cool, do the block. Track truck? Not a good idea.

Just my .02 on it.

Customcam, do you know of a way to help the issues I have mentioned? To make it look better longer? And I ask in all seriousness because I sure don't know all the tricks.

Eric,

I think we are on the same page. You hit submit 1 minute before me. It's going to be show at first then go. I still don't want it to go to crap. With aluminum I would have alot of options for cleaning from soap to solvent. I'm with you, if there are more tips for longevity, I want to hear it. Thanks again.

[70rs]

There may be some ways to do it. I really don't know how though. I am not a painter or an expert on it by any stretch. But the combination of heat, paint, solvents (oils and whatever) wear, use ........it all ads up to crappy paint down the road at some point.
Best of luck with it though. I would really like to see it when you get it together.