majesty320 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi I was wondering what people are using to remove the paint from engines other than blasting. I dont want to strip the engine other than removing the head and barrel as it was rebuilt nt long ago and im not doing a total resto but just want to tidy it up a little. I then want to repaint it but dont know which paint is best. I dont have access to a compressor so two pack paint are no use, I was thinking of one of the aerosol types but dont know which is suitable. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goudrons Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/42690-engine-paint/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keychange Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Permatex Gasket remover is brilliant at removing paint - even powder coat but don't get any on your skin or anywhere near your eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas249uk Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ive found that there's sometimes no point in starting to strip the paint. Just clean the engine. Key it up and smooth off the edges and spray. The old paint will give a good base if its on properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keychange Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 But if the bloke before you and the bloke before him all did the same thing - that has to start having an impact on the heat dissipation properties of the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattylad Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 But if the bloke before you and the bloke before him all did the same thing - that has to start having an impact on the heat dissipation properties of the metal. Majesty 320 lives in Bolton so heat dissipation is not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keychange Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Funny I have a post in another forum where my fellow Oz posters are telling UK posters that their comments are invalid because they don't understand our geography and now you are telling me that we don't understand your climate - fair enough But anyway the gasket remover is brilliant for removing just about any coating . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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