Crate Engine Painting

[jdv69z]

So I'm considering getting a new GM crate engine. They are painted black. What is involved in re-painting chevy orange? Can I just paint over the existing black, or do I need to remove the black paint first? If I need to remove the black paint, what's a good procedure?

[camaroboy68ss]

You dont have to remove the paint, but it would be a good idea to at least clean it with a degreaser and alcohol to make sure the paint sticks to the other paint. Then simply tape off all the holes and paint it orange. I am just about to do the same thing on the crate motor thats sitting in my 68 C10 project. Cant stand looking at a non chevy orange small block.

[firstgenaddict]

IF it has a heavy coat of paint make sure you add as little as possible to the mils - you want ot allow the heat to come out through the paint... the thicker it is - traps it and causes the paint to blister and flake.

[HawkX66]

Seymor en48 if you want a good Chevy orange that lasts.