gosh, that's cheap in my opinion. If that did enough for the whole engine? Spray aerosols are now $20 each, and normally i use 2 or 3...

where did you go to get the paint?

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Bluey-1973 Clubby - 1330, high lift, big cam, 7 port madness in progress..

Gumby-1978 Minivan, British Racing Green - 1310, high lift, mild cam, enlarged porting and chamber shape with big valve head, supercharged build in ever slow progress!

I did my whole engine and still have 3/4 of a tin left so if you look at it that way it is good value.

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So... I'm Seifer

not sure where to by por15 but found this online..

http://www.ppcco.com.au//cat/index.html

they even do a bmc green, pity it's not the metallic

yeah I just order straight from there, if your in Sydney it will arrive either that day or the day after.

http://www.ppcco.com.au//enamel1.htm
As it says it takes a day or so to dry and subsequent coats need to be done after 6 hours I think.

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So... I'm Seifer

Harts paint in Johnson st southport have it the next time you are at the coast Lachie

MPA paint supplies at thorneside stock POR15 products, Pretty sure its not off the shelf so might need to give them a call and check.

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Simplify and add lightness

Forget brands. Paint is pretty much paint when you put it on a sandcast engine block...

Preparation is all. Clean, a light spray of etch primer and a couple of light coats of enamel/acrylic. It will last past your attention span - 20 years at least

Cheers, Ian

Por15 will not hold up against brake fluid..

you need to wear gloves and a respirator as it will not come off skin when dry and will give you a mean headache ..

stays on unless there's brake fluid involved

arh thanks guys

I thought POR15 was meant to be the paint that will hold up against brake fluid and the tougher of paints?

I certainly want to get something that will fight brake fluid after my recent experiences..

If it works good, I will also be using the same paint (different colour) to paint the inside of my engine bay..

Can someone tell me am I getting mixed up with another type of paint that fights the brake fluid?

If I could get something that fights that, well than it will take most things I hit at it,, ive found brake fluid to be the harshest thing in my "bay"

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Bluey-1973 Clubby - 1330, high lift, big cam, 7 port madness in progress..

Gumby-1978 Minivan, British Racing Green - 1310, high lift, mild cam, enlarged porting and chamber shape with big valve head, supercharged build in ever slow progress!

they say it will resist brake fluid.. may be a couple of times but its not what i have experienced.. I had to repaint my transfer cash after a spillage

I would still use it mind you on engines, etc but 2k on engine bays etc..

I have just gone thru this to repair my engine and engine bay after the fire.

Hope this helps

Ta

B

just a quick update for those interested, aftering having a good think about it, my budget, my wants, and talking to some people, I've decided to go down the 2 pak department.

Visited the lovely MrFail tonight and had a chat with quantities and colours for what I want to do. Should be all go ahead very soon

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Bluey-1973 Clubby - 1330, high lift, big cam, 7 port madness in progress..

Gumby-1978 Minivan, British Racing Green - 1310, high lift, mild cam, enlarged porting and chamber shape with big valve head, supercharged build in ever slow progress!