Topic: Engine/Caliper Paint (Read 1487 times)

RayRoper · « **on:** September 15, 2011, 14:29:24 PM »

What would you guys recommend for engine block paint and Cam covers? also need something for the manifolds and Calipers/brakes

Cant be too expensive. Some people on the internet say hammerite even for the block but I wouldnt trust it to hold out at the temps its gonna be up against on the engine itself.

I also need some advice on a colour scheme...

The car is Ceramic Blue

I'm going to be painting the subframe, front legs, engine block, calipers/brakes and cam covers and probably getting the inlet manifold polished or just painting it silver for the time being...

What would you guys think would go with the colour of the car for
Brakes/Calipers.
Front Legs/Subframe (just go black? Possibly Red?)
Engine Block and Cam Covers...

Heres a photo of the engine afew months ago.

Could some one possibly play around with the photos?

I'm not very creative! Give us ya ideas lol
Cheers

lammy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2011, 14:50:35 PM »

Well...3 coats of Hammerite on the callipers should do ya....thats what I did..and then just a touch up for chips..

Martin. · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2011, 14:57:36 PM »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POR-15-Engine-Enamel-Aluminium-Paint-473ml-/140529902556?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item20b83c23dc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eastwood-Silver-Exhaust-Paint-Aerosol-284g-Brand-NEW-/380337569806?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item588de2c00e

stuff from Frost is good. have a look at there other items
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-ENGINE-ENAMEL-PAINT-400ml-AEROSOL-HIGH-TEMP-NEW-/180720616291?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item2a13c9c363

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VHT-ALUMINIUM-500C-HIGH-TEMP-PAINT-SPRAY-500ML-/130568217083?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item1e6678e1fb

Gav · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2011, 16:19:57 PM »

Any VHT (very high temperature) paint should be fine.

It's not hard to find

Buch · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2011, 16:46:35 PM »

i used folia tech paint for my covers and manifold going to get some more for my calipers asap

Teejay · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2011, 16:51:47 PM »

Yeah but it's really hard to get hold of atm - like RHS!

RayRoper · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2011, 20:40:41 PM »

Quote from: Gav on September 15, 2011, 16:19:57 PM

Any VHT (very high temperature) paint should be fine.

It's not hard to find

Yeah but i was hoping for recommendations, theres so many types and I was hoping for some inspiration for the colour scheme

Quote from: Buch on September 15, 2011, 16:46:35 PM

i used folia tech paint for my covers and manifold going to get some more for my calipers asap

Damn thats green!

Anyone have experience of Hammerite Smooth on the engine??

RayRoper · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2011, 20:43:06 PM »

Quote from: RayRoper on September 15, 2011, 20:40:41 PM

Yeah but i was hoping for recommendations, theres so many types and I was hoping for some inspiration for the colour scheme

Damn thats green!

Anyone have experience of Hammerite Smooth on the engine??

Because its alot cheaper than the stuff Martin posted...

Buch · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2011, 20:45:58 PM »

I'd maybe go for a red or silver colour for the engine bay mate

lammy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:34:14 AM »

Silver...all the way for engine bay...and callipers?..well thats a little harder with a blue car...red would stand out?..some nice decals to set them off.

Teejay · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2011, 12:22:45 PM »

I've got some caliper decals to go on mine once I've touched the calipers up (Disc and pads change scratched them up a bit)

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2011, 12:26:07 PM »

Orange or yellow!

Teejay · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2011, 12:32:23 PM »

Orange/yellow decals on lime green calipers? - euch
My decals are black

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2011, 12:33:24 PM »

Quote from: Teejay on September 16, 2011, 12:32:23 PM

Orange/yellow decals on lime green calipers? - euch
My decals are black

Noooo! Orange or yellow bits n bobs on Ray's.

Teejay · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2011, 12:36:29 PM »

Thank Christ for that!
Yeah I'd go with a metallic orange (same as the Focus ST)

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2011, 12:39:04 PM »

Quote from: Teejay on September 16, 2011, 12:36:29 PM

Thank Christ for that!
Yeah I'd go with a metallic orange (same as the Focus ST)

Would look awesome against blue

RayRoper · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2011, 13:11:54 PM »

Orange?! LOL.

I'd of never thought of that... I was thinking red because its a good contrast against the purple/blue. Going to need to get some paints over the weekend! I also need batterys for my Digi cam aint been able to take ANY pics lately lol

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2011, 13:13:22 PM »

Yep orange, Google a 'colour wheel' image, it looks coolio!

RayRoper · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2011, 13:16:29 PM »

Can someone photoshop the Above pictures with Orange Cam cover and Orange brakes/calipers?

Gav · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2011, 18:59:30 PM »

Either do it subtle (black, silver or colour coded) for OE look or go lairy with bright colours (lime green, orange or yellow)

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