dj-madman 146 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Guys, i currently have my engine stripped down to just the block ( sump, pistons and Crank will be removed tomorrow) the engine is filthy, covered in Gunk, oil, Grime, it is on there thick. my aim is to paint the block, but i need it cleaning first. can anyone recommend anywhere that would clean it? maybe even what process to go for? i have read about a hot chemical bath to eat all the crud off the external without damaging the internal. all help would be greatly appreciated. here is a side on pic of the block how she stands now. Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 ***IF THIS IS IN THE WRONG SECTION THEN MY APOLOGIES - DIDNT THINK THIS WOULD COME UNDER MAINTENANCE*** Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) if you want to go DIY get in there an scrub to be honest mate,foam degreaser or thinners and a scouring pad 1st.get all the grim and muck off,then give it a good jet wash.this will remove minimal rust aswell.dry block thoroughly inside and out.Depending if you wish to remove all rust,I would use a flap wheel on a drill, get a few different sizes as it make it easier to get all areas.then once it all removed give the whole out side block a sand by hand. with about 320 grit.apply some kind of chemical rust treatment / prevention for bare metal.Paint with high temperature paint. lightly sand between layers. 600-800 grit.Spraying will give a much better and more even finish than hand painting. Make sure not to get any paint on the gasket surfaces or on the inside of the block.I would sandwage it between two pieces of wood, to stop damage to gasket surfaces as welland make sure all holes are fill in the block before painting.if you want it done professionally you mite be able to get it acid dipped or get the out side media blasted.Media blasting is softer than sand blasting or shot blasting, they use nut shells, but will remove all rust.Then maybe electroplated. Then some kind of high temperature paint, high temp powder coat or ceramic coating. It all depends on budget really.I'm not sure if you can electroplate an engine block, as I think it would coat the inside of the bore as well,you might be able to if you had a re-bore afterwards. Edited January 3, 2015 by c00k VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Cheers for that mate.Iv got all the paint in spray cans already. High temp up to 600degI haven't had a go at it yet. Just waiting to find someone to pressure test the block and head first. Friend of the family runs his own machine shop and engine specialist so waiting to see what he quotes. As well as calling someone local on Monday. If they throw an acid dip in then happy days, if not ill certainly get cracking. I take it there is no problem in using water within the block itself then? As it will drip dry anyway. As for gasket surfaces and holes, I have plenty of masking/duct tape so all bare metal surfaces would get taped off in preparation Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk martingraham 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Right little update. Took the block and head to my local engine machinist. To pressure test, clean and hone the block it's going to cost £100To pressure test, clean and skim if needed the head it will cost £115So 215 notes in total. I don't think that's too sad to be honestSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 287 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Block sounds cheap but bit expensive for the head? Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 They charge for labour obviously. Been told that I can take the valves out myself which will save 30 quidSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 287 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I'm originally northern so not used to these prices lol martingraham and Bealieboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Should have sent them to you to get done then lolSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
redborbet 25 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I did mine by hand ,i stripped it down and degresed all the crud and oil off , then used a wire wheel on powerdrill to get rid of all the rust and used brake cleaner and carb cleaner to blast out all the lottle hard to reach areasI used andrew pages engine enamel and a laquer Ill let the pics do the talking Link to post Share on other sites
redborbet 25 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Before Grotty as fuck !Getting betterAnd painted up VR6Pete, Bealieboy, bennyk and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
redborbet 25 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Also did the head but in silver but i cant post pics because tapatalks just spat its dummy out saying files are to big !Elbow grease is king Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I just thought as it was getting tested they're gonna clean it anyway.I'll see whay state it comes back in. Then I'll either clean more or go straight into the paint. White block red head etcSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Gwr corrado 189 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 One of the lads on a Scoob site I go on bought an old dishwasher . Fitted it in his garage . He cleans all bloody sorts with it from suspension parts . Etc if it fits in it he washes it !! Bealieboy, daveyboy, blackwookie and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
redborbet 25 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Haha thats ace , i stuck my rocker cover through the house one ! And the chain covers and a few other bits , ideally you do not want to be running it with dishwasher salt Gwr corrado 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Well here is the engine so far. Just needs to have some lacquer sprayed overSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Bealieboy, VR6CABBS, The Duke and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 And lacquered Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Gwr corrado, daveyboy, Bealieboy and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Oh yeah im fully aware the upper intake needs spraying also. But that's a minor issue hahaSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Edited February 24, 2015 by dj-madman Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) looks spot on , what kind of paint did you use? just read through the posts which answered my question, my bad !! Edited March 5, 2015 by rsweeney Link to post Share on other sites
dj-madman 146 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 It's cool. The red is from Halfords vht paint. And the white I got off of Amazon as well as the lacquer. Both made by hycote. Reasonably priced on there tooSent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Treva1990 17 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice work Im currently stripping the ancillaries off the engine and cleaning it to paint. I will not be stripping the engine completely as that is past my knowledge and i don't want to f**k it up. I have put rags in the holes of the inlet, exhaust, oil breather and such. Will it be ok to jet wash if i don't aim at the rags. If if not any idea how i can jet wash the engine after scrubbing and degreasing? martingraham 1 Link to post Share on other sites
blackwookie 26 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Nice work Im currently stripping the ancillaries off the engine and cleaning it to paint. I will not be stripping the engine completely as that is past my knowledge and i don't want to f**k it up. I have put rags in the holes of the inlet, exhaust, oil breather and such. Will it be ok to jet wash if i don't aim at the rags. If if not any idea how i can jet wash the engine after scrubbing and degreasing?I never used a pressure wash just used brake cleaner taped off everything and painted Link to post Share on other sites
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blackwookie 26 Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 It's cool. The red is from Halfords vht paint. And the white I got off of Amazon as well as the lacquer. Both made by hycote. Reasonably priced on there tooSent from my GT-I9505 using TapatalkI also used VHT paint. I used it on my old arristos too they came out so good! Link to post Share on other sites
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