JayG Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I am detailing the engine of my 25 Roadster and I bought a spray can of engine paint from Myers. I'm a little concerned about using i though. It is merely a PlastiKote Universal Blend and nowhere does it mention use in high temp engine areas. Has anybody used it and does it hold up? If not what paints can you recommend? I'm not looking to do this again so I want to get it right the first time.Thanks, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi,I don't know what you have in the USA but we have a product called VHT ( very high temperature ) Engine Enamel and its available in various colours. It specifically designed for engines and comes in spray cans.CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hi Ian,We have those too but this is a custom blend color which is suposed to be correct for 1925. I just want to make sure it will stand up as an engine paint.Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Ian,We have those too but this is a custom blend color which is suposed to be correct for 1925. I just want to make sure it will stand up as an engine paint.JayI have never purchased paint from Myers but I am sure that if they say its the stuff to use they would not steer you wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Whatever product you chose, be sure to put several coats of clear on to preserve the finish!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 I just spoke with Cindy at Myers and she assured me that Tom uses this paint on his engines and it's been on there for years. Looks like that answered my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texacola Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) As the sprays usually tend to be a bit thinner than brush on I find that it helps to spray a light covering coat of high temp light gray primer (engine paint) 1st.The top coat will cover with less coats (saving money) and without the un-natural build up look you sometimes get trying to get complete coverage. I have experienced this with Ford red and Chevy orange which are somewhat transparent. I haven't painted my DB yet (Meyers spray) so I don't know how it covers....but I will prime 1st. My 2 cents for what its worth. Edited September 7, 2012 by Texacola (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Good advice. I was actually thiinking of doing that. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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