mopar4x4stroker
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I'm getting ready to paint/assemble my 408 and need some ideas on color accent/brands/prep. I'll be using black wrinkle mopar VC's and A/C lid w/ an aluminum intake. I'm wondering what else I should paint and not paint.
My oil pan is a brand new stock replacment (spectra) thats already black. I think I should leave it black to prevent any oil contamination potentially softening/lifting the rattle paint over time, or is the spectra not that durable. I think a blck pan would accent my black VC's,A/C, pullys, fan, manifolds nicely too. For the intake & water pump I think I'll leave natural to accent w/ the alt/fuel pump ect. My issue is, the natural aluminum discolors rather quickly w/ heat, age, salt, gas spills ect. I'm wondering if theirs a durable clear that wont yellow/chip or discolor worse then the oxidized natural aluminum would overtime or should I just paint it silver/gray.
I'm really unsure of what brand to use for best durability. I already have 3 cans of Mopar orange (not sure if its street or race), but I've heard mixed reviews so I may not use it. My dad painted a 318 w/ MP and I wasnt to impressed. Lots of flacking and chipping after just a year. I thought it was do to poor prep, sounds like the MP paint just isnt that good. I hear Dupli color makes a good engine paint, some dont like the gloss, I personally like gloss. Then again durability is the most important for me. I'd like this money pit to look good for 5-7+ years so I'm putting some thought b4 I just shot some paint and cross my fingers.
My block has been tanked/acid washed and is currently on the stand bagged. I need some color b4 it starts to flash or get too cold to paint. My RHS heads where flashed when I got them, so whats the most effective to remove light flash rusting? What kind of prep should the block get if any? I cat imagine a rag would be good to use since the cast is so porous and would catch lint. Should I use a primer/clear? Anyone care to share some pics of you "orange" V8's please do so. The more ides and tips the better.
Thanks
My oil pan is a brand new stock replacment (spectra) thats already black. I think I should leave it black to prevent any oil contamination potentially softening/lifting the rattle paint over time, or is the spectra not that durable. I think a blck pan would accent my black VC's,A/C, pullys, fan, manifolds nicely too. For the intake & water pump I think I'll leave natural to accent w/ the alt/fuel pump ect. My issue is, the natural aluminum discolors rather quickly w/ heat, age, salt, gas spills ect. I'm wondering if theirs a durable clear that wont yellow/chip or discolor worse then the oxidized natural aluminum would overtime or should I just paint it silver/gray.
I'm really unsure of what brand to use for best durability. I already have 3 cans of Mopar orange (not sure if its street or race), but I've heard mixed reviews so I may not use it. My dad painted a 318 w/ MP and I wasnt to impressed. Lots of flacking and chipping after just a year. I thought it was do to poor prep, sounds like the MP paint just isnt that good. I hear Dupli color makes a good engine paint, some dont like the gloss, I personally like gloss. Then again durability is the most important for me. I'd like this money pit to look good for 5-7+ years so I'm putting some thought b4 I just shot some paint and cross my fingers.
My block has been tanked/acid washed and is currently on the stand bagged. I need some color b4 it starts to flash or get too cold to paint. My RHS heads where flashed when I got them, so whats the most effective to remove light flash rusting? What kind of prep should the block get if any? I cat imagine a rag would be good to use since the cast is so porous and would catch lint. Should I use a primer/clear? Anyone care to share some pics of you "orange" V8's please do so. The more ides and tips the better.
Thanks
