We always use sandable red primer (although we don't bother to sand it)
under Moss red engine paint or regular black engine paint and have never
experienced any problems. If you don't use a primer, it takes several coats
to obtain decent coverage with most spraycan top-coat paints.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Waringa <kwaringa@dynsys.com>
To: MG <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 3:50 AM
Subject: Engine Paint
>We are cleaning up a lot of engine components in preparation for rebuilding
>this weekend. We are taking the oil pan, valve cover, side covers, timing
>cover and some other stuff down to bare metal. Does any know if a regular
>primer under engine paint will hold up with the heat of an engine? Would
we
>be better off just painting the stuff with engine paint and forgetting
about
>the primer? We are doing this later today so any replies will be
>appreciated.
>
>Ken
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