[SEL] Paint and primer

[Curt]

Jeff,
Ted Brookover has stated he paints his engines with straight color, no 
primer. This certainly eliminates a lot of the chipping problems.
Food for thought however. If you do any assembly of parts prior to 
spraying, this method would leave unpainted areas under those parts that 
can rust and weep rust stains. If you like the idea of eliminating the 
primer you could alway "cut in" those areas that would be covered or 
hidden prior to assembly. Assemble the engine, scotchbrite what you can 
and spray the entire engine.
Personally I blast and spray all the individual parts with a 2 part 
primer that is as durable and is as rust preventing as any top coat. 
Since it takes me forever to put anything together, this gives excellent 
rust prevention in this wet/humid climate until I can get the engine 
assembled to the point where it is ready for color.
For engines I am slicking I'll do as above with primer but will cut in 
areas with color before assembling. On this link the top 2 or 3 photos 
show this. 
<http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/6Hercules/Memorialweekend/Weekend.html>
The 6HP Herc shown turned out pretty decent.
Curt Holland
Gastonia, NC
P.S. Trade your dry 98°F for our sticky 95°F / 76° F wet bulb temps. 

Jeff Allen wrote:

> 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.
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