heat exchanger and motor paint

jasonr575 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008

i have a morgan 37 with a perkins 4-108 motor. i have the heat exchanger out and want to paint it. currently it is grey. motor is blue. is this the proper color. also where do i find paint for the motor and heat exchanger. i want to touch up, but want to use the brush on paint to prevent overspray covering the bilge. what is the proper paint colors and where do i get that type of paint

PorFin · #2 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008

Jason,

Can't answer about the "proper" paint color for a Perkins, but most that I've seen are indeed blue.

Really recommend you rethink your desire to use brush-on paint. Spray paint is widely available, and is much easier to use and generally with better results. You can protect from overspray problems easily by doing a good job of masking. Draping plastic garbage bags is a good way to cover large areas. Use paper and tape for smaller spots.

As is all paint jobs, prep is key -- do the best you can to thoroughly clean and degrease the engine before you paint.

Good luck,
PF

CaptainForce · #3 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008

I would suggest that you look at the "Oven" paint selections that are available in stores like K-mart. High temp enamel with the most color choices at the best price.

theartfuldodger · #4 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008

Visit an auto parts store and get the high heat paint for engines, works good and drys fast

jasonr575 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008

once again the spray can method will me much more difficult than you think and impossible in the areas i need it most as a spray can cant fit in certain areas and doesnt spray upside down. Does anyone know where i can find the brush on paint?

theartfuldodger · #6 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008

If you go to an auto paint store they can give you the paint in both a spray and in a can as well, so it can to both for you, make sure you tell them you want high temp paint

PorFin · #7 (**permalink**) 04-03-2008

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Originally Posted by jasonr575

once again the spray can method will me much more difficult than you think and impossible in the areas i need it most as a spray can cant fit in certain areas and doesnt spray upside down. Does anyone know where i can find the brush on paint?

OK -- hadn't realized that space was also an issue (though I should have assumed so, I guess.)

This may work:

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Cheers,
PF