Scott Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Anyone done this? I'm looking to paint mine black but I'm not 100% sure how to go about it or what paint to use. I was thinking that the best idea would be to use black hammerite and apply it by brush so that I didn't need to worry about masking etc. Any pointers? I know the hammerite takes the temperature that the brakes put out no bother so I can't see the head getting anywhere near those temps. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 should be ok but i would use a hammerite smooth in aerosol, it would give a far better finish and you wont get no brush strokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 should be ok but i would use a hammerite smooth in aerosol, it would give a far better finish and you wont get no brush strokes The can of hammerite smooth actually comes up ok if you use a decent brush (done a set of calipers). I really didn't like how runny the hammerite aerosols were. Also, I would be worried about paint in the exhaust & intake ports etc. It would take a LOT of masking for something that is hardly visible, in order to do a proper job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Ive used the hammerite high temp smooth paint in the past, never tried the normal one but the high temp is very runny to apply but does give a good finish if you take your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The can of hammerite smooth actually comes up ok if you use a decent brush (done a set of calipers). I really didn't like how runny the hammerite aerosols were. Also, I would be worried about paint in the exhaust & intake ports etc. It would take a LOT of masking for something that is hardly visible, in order to do a proper job. i used both and the paint is cack but each to there own. For best results the work is in the prep thats how you get the best results in anything, visible or not. keep us posted with pics when you do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeny Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I really wouldn't paint you're cylinder head. Why do you want to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I really wouldn't paint you're cylinder head. Why do you want to? I don't like silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Powder coat satin black? VHT exhaust manifold paint? Even a normal acrylic spray can paint will survive except right on the exhaust ports. Hammerite? Oh dear no, dreadful stuff, save it for, err, I don't know, rusty garden furniture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Powder coat satin black? VHT exhaust manifold paint? Even a normal acrylic spray can paint will survive except right on the exhaust ports. Hammerite? Oh dear no, dreadful stuff, save it for, err, I don't know, rusty garden furniture? I wouldn't touch powder coating. Doesn't seem to last as long as it should. I really don't want to use a spray though Chris, which is the main issue really. The hammerite is great on brake calipers (far better than brake caliper paint). I was just thinking of hard wearing paint really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 If it was a head off the car and stripped I could Kephos coat it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I wouldn't touch powder coating. Doesn't seem to last as long as it should. I really don't want to use a spray though Chris, which is the main issue really. The hammerite is great on brake calipers (far better than brake caliper paint). I was just thinking of hard wearing paint really get a better powder coater all my engine stuff had lasted coming on 2 years now, still looks like the first day i got it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 If it was a head off the car and stripped I could Kephos coat it for you. Do you draw air through your teeth before you quote prices? get a better powder coater all my engine stuff had lasted coming on 2 years now, still looks like the first day i got it.. Wasn't me bud, JP had an issue that I've seen first hand. Also heard of other people complaining of it flaking off in certain areas. Think I'll just grab some paint from my work, it's rock solid. It's meant to be sprayed on but I doubt there will be any issues using a brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It would be about £25 to Kephos coat a bare and prepped head (prepped as in soda blasted). DO NOT bead or sand blast engine castings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 It would be about £25 to Kephos coat a bare and prepped head (prepped as in soda blasted). DO NOT bead or sand blast engine castings.... That's really reasonable mate. Unfortunately the head has only been chemically cleaned and I've had my mits all over it since. If I was close I would definitely take you up on the offer but with the shipping both ways and additional prep work it will be very expensive so I'll just stick to hand painting it. Fortunately I've managed to get some of the stuff from work so it'll do nicely. I googled kephos coating and the finish is stunning. I love that it can still be fully crack tested also. Ideal for blocks/heads where the temps are reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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