[SEL] Paint and primer

[Jeff Allen]

Hi all,

Been giving this thought for quite some time and now time to ask 
opinions. When you paint an engine do you prime it first or just shoot 
the color? If you prime it why? I shot the Maytag with no primer and 
it's fine. Thinking of the same for the Sattley.

I have built many auto engines and never primed them. Spray can engine 
enamel over bare metal. Last one of mine had 75,000 plus with no paint 
issues. Thoughts and comments welcome.

Jeff Allen
Arvada, 98 degrees at 6 P.M., Colorado

P.S. Always nice to get something like this in the inbox.

> My Maytag 92 arrived a few days ago and I have started the restoration 
> of it, having a great time doing so. I contacted Mark with a list of 
> parts needed and I am just waiting to hear back on the postage, great 
> guy and the prices are very reasonable.The tear down went pretty 
> smooth, I could not belive the crud in the fuel tank it looked like 
> tar!!! Can you do me a favor can you send me a link to your 
> restoration site, for some reason I can not find it, those photos are 
> very helpful. Also,  what spraypaint do you use on these motors that 
> is a good match. Thanks again for your time. I will e-mail pictures 
> when done so you can check it out.