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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:24 pm

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when painting a motor how long should u leave the paint to dry b4 u can drop the motor back in and drive it.

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michaelb

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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 10:36 pm

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Depends on the type of paint.
If it is engine enamel then it would have instructions on drying times, usually 8 -12 hours.
I usually paint an engine then leave it overnight and fit next day.

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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:20 am

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Some engine paints are cured by the engine heat, so they stay a bit soft until they are run. You have to be careful when fitting them not to get greasy hand prints or solvents onto the soft paint.

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simon k

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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:33 am

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I chuck the motor in as soon as the paint doesn't come off on my hands anymore - but then I'm usually in a hurry

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CARTER_GT

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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:12 am

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simon k wrote:

I chuck the motor in as soon as the paint doesn't come off on my hands anymore - but then I'm usually in a hurry

And if i remeber correctly your motor was painted in multiple coulours like a rainbow!

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simon k

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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:23 am

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CARTER_GT wrote:

simon k wrote:

I chuck the motor in as soon as the paint doesn't come off on my hands anymore - but then I'm usually in a hurry

And if i remeber correctly your motor was painted in multiple coulours like a rainbow!

that was a while ago, then it went to a christmas theme, but it's just purple now

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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:20 pm

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ok so if i paint the engine drop it into the car and straight away when the paint is touch dry it shouldnt come off correct

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michaelb

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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:38 pm

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Sounds like a good assumption.

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