LS Aluminum prep and high temp clearcoat?

[GeoffP]

Project scope creep is very common!!

[bobcat68rs]

Does any body make a high temp clear? I have a new ls-2 engine would like to keep it looking new. Any option's other then paint?

[David Pozzi]

I bought some automotive epoxy clear at a local auto parts store when we installed the 383 in Mary's 73 Camaro. Sprayed the intake, heads, wheel centers of TT2 type wheels, anything that was bare aluminum. The clear darkens cast surfaces a little so I was careful to not put it on so thick that it made the cast surfaces look glossy.
David

[DETON8R]

Originally Posted by 64skylarkls1

Here you go!

Looks good!! I may be doing that here in the near future, but I need to rebuild my engine first.

[bobcat68rs]

Should the shinny/machined surface's be scuffed? maybe with a red scotch brite?

[onefast70elco]

theres a spray ppg makes that you use a scotchbrite with that not only cleans but etches it for better adherance for topcoating...

[vstol]

good info

[onelapduster]

Digging this up. Any feedback on how it is holding up over the years?