RE: [Chevelle-list] Engine Block Paint

[Mark Weber]

I used the por 15 engine paint, it came in a one pint can or something like that.  If you want to goof around and figure out a way to spray it that would be a good idea.  I brushed it on and got streaks.  Of course they say it is self leveling bla bla bla.  It did not work out that well and on the valve covers I had to wet sand them down and spray them with a spray can.  Now the color does not match exactly :-(      My oil pan still sucks but it is on the car and will be what it is until the engine comes out for something.     I have standardized on a manufacture and color and written it down.  As I paint or replace things I use that brand now.     I too love the por 15 product for sealing and priming for sealing (not for sanding.  My process now is to por15 stuff then spray the part with spray can engine paint like the can says.  This combo makes a very durable finished product in my experience.  Just spray can paint on raw metal is good for 1-3 years.     The Por 15 engine paints claim is "high solids" so there is more paint in the can and less thinner, so you get a thicker coat of paint.  My theory is to give the part a few extra coats of spray can paint then to build up the solids.  Works for me anyway...   Mark 71 SS.    http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=319   I've never used it, but I love everything else POR makes.  This is what I plan on using when it comes time (soon).