engine spray can paint

[AmadeusCharger500]

Has anyone used Dupli color for their engine?
Will the caramic 1200 degree versus the regular 500 degree engine paint be a good or bad idea?
Is generic Orange going to freak out any of the Mopar purists?

[71440charger]

i have used this paint it is alright but the orange is not the same as hemi orange that most people use it looks a little more redish . but it is alright paint. 5.99 or 7.99 at auto zone

[sixty6charger]

I used the Mopar brand engine enamal paint and it seems to have worked fine, no complaints. I had a leaky water neck that damaged the paint from rad fluid. Preperation is the key as with any paint job, I also learned that lesson.

[Ponch ®]

I used the Mopar brand engine enamal paint and it seems to have worked fine, no complaints. I had a leaky water neck that damaged the paint from rad fluid. Preperation is the key as with any paint job, I also learned that lesson.

whats the best way to prep it and clean it? I plan on painting my 360, but its all greasy and the old blue paint is still on it.

[Rolling_Thunder]

well...     degreaser, soap and water, (I've used a wire wheel before) then put the engine under heat lamps to get a bit warm then primer and paint.....    let dry under the lamps.

[694spdRT]

I was happy with the Bill Hirsch line of paints. I bought it through Hughes Engines but you can get it elsewhere. The Mopar stuff seemed thinner to me when I painted a 383 last year.

[Silver R/T]

I wouldnt paint engine with rattle can imo, bc/cc would be best

[sixty6charger]

I used the Mopar brand engine enamal paint and it seems to have worked fine, no complaints. I had a leaky water neck that damaged the paint from rad fluid. Preperation is the key as with any paint job, I also learned that lesson.

whats the best way to prep it and clean it? I plan on painting my 360, but its all greasy and the old blue paint is still on it.

I used a wire brush/wire wheel on a drill and used brake cleaner to degrease it. Worked wonders. For a final cleaning I used more brake cleaner and wiped it down real good. I didn't prime it but it's not a bad idea. You may not get all the old paint off, but if it's not a major concern don't worry about it.

Mopar engine paint will require at least 5-7 coats, goes on very thin so stock up on at least 5 cans. Make sure its warm outside min. 65-degrees and wait at least 5-10 minutes between coats.

[RallyeMike]

I've had good luck with the spray can Duplicolor Ceramic. Good to 500 degrees. A lot more solids than the Mopar paint, so it goes far. The Mopar orange is a pretty good match (per my male vision of color coordination). It does discolor at the exhaust ports like any other paint....

[Ponch ®]

i think im gonna buy a can each of MOPAR orange paint and Duplicolor and test both out.

[sext7366]

After the block is prepped remember to use several very light coats, as most light colored high temp paints are thinner and thus, runnier than darker colors like black.  3 lights coats will last longer than one or two thicker coats.

[TylerCharger69]

Now that brings a question up for me......weren't some engines powder coated???

[Rolling_Thunder]

Now that brings a question up for me......weren't some engines powder coated???

not that I know of -