what paint for engine comp
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Re: what paint for engine comp
I used Bilgekote, Got it from west marine looks good and was easy to apply. I know that there are fancier paints like the Awlgrip avalible also that will work well if you need a color other than white or gray.
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Re: what paint for engine comp
Well I Just Painted My Engine Compartment Eith Something Called Top Coat Made By Por15. Pretty Cool Stuff Paint It On With A Brush And It Drys Like Liquid Glass. Only Need Quart And Don't Thin It Down. Search Goole For Distributor In Your Area Por15.com Cost $40-50 Qt
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Re: what paint for engine comp
Originally Posted by TRYME
Well I Just Painted My Engine Compartment Eith Something Called Top Coat Made By Por15. Pretty Cool Stuff Paint It On With A Brush And It Drys Like Liquid Glass. Only Need Quart And Don't Thin It Down. Search Goole For Distributor In Your Area Por15.com Cost $40-50 Qt
I Also Painyed Sliding Board On Back Of House Boat
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Re: what paint for engine comp
Folks,
What type of Prep work do you need to do to the old bilge/engine comp. finish to paint these new paints (Awlgrip-Imron or the Por 15)
Many of the street rod and kit car guys use the Por -15 on their frames
Thank you
Jim
What type of Prep work do you need to do to the old bilge/engine comp. finish to paint these new paints (Awlgrip-Imron or the Por 15)
Many of the street rod and kit car guys use the Por -15 on their frames
Thank you
Jim
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Re: what paint for engine comp
Sherman Williams makes a two part tile clad paint that works great, says for offshore use etc on the back of the can. We have used gloss white and one tinted grey, some going on 5 years ago now.you get 2 gallons that mix 1 to 1 for around 100.00, plenty for the 31 cats and 35 formula all having twins with touch up left. Brush on application, prep by da sanding and wiping with thinner or acetone. Good Luck
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Re: what paint for engine comp
I did my bilge in Awlgrip white... White may seem like a pain to keep clean... but you can sure as hell see what is leaking and where it is leaking. Plus under low lighting conditions the white helps you see under the engines.
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Make certain that whatever you use is chemical resistant. You can wash Awlgrip with acetone and it will not harm the finish. We have a boat at the shop now that we Awl Gripped the bilge in 8 years ago when we replaced 12' of all 3 stringers and the bilge still looks great. Imron is also good but Awlgrip has a higher solids percentage and you end up with a thicker film per dollar spent. Awlgrip is also thicker which makes brushing a lot easier.
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