GordonC 20 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi guys, I'm fairle new here and have had my vr6 for about a year even though the engine has been on a stand for most of it. Anyway I've stripped the whole block down but have kept the pistons and crank in it. I want to paint the block and have read a few topics from different forums about using hammerite but I know the vr6 is a hot running engine and was just wondering would this still be ok or is there a better way to paint it ?Thanks, Gordon Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 i would use hammerite Link to post Share on other sites
VeeRsix 0 Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 What ever you use make sure the coating is as thin as possible ie no primer and just enough paint to cosmeticly give the effect you want, most finishes are thermally insulative and hence effect the engines heat dissapation thats the reason there not painted in pretty colours from the factory.Stephen Link to post Share on other sites
varr6pete 0 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Something else is to consider enamel paints as sold in tractor/equipment/farm suppliers...sprayed or brushed on... Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hammerite will do the job just fine Link to post Share on other sites
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