[SEL] Paint and primer, and Rhino liner

[Richard Strobel]

Just for experimenting and evaluating, I didn't prime Kathy's pump and jack 
lawn ornament.  So far, so good, but it doesn't get moved, but has to bear 
the Montana elements 24/7/365.  I'll take a good look at it today.

   Corky's brother who used to paint cars for a living says that in our 
hobby, priming is not necessary....but I have primed all the engine parts up 
to date.

  Curt, how do you like the Rhino liner on the wheel faces?  I've used a 
similiar product and when it gets rolled on the 3/4" gravel driveway, the 
gravel sticks to the wheel faces...not good when the transition to concrete 
comes around.


later
RickinMt.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curt" <curt at imc-group.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:53 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Paint and primer


> 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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