LT5 Engine Paint

[LancePearson]

you need some tools to paint and since I mentioned the tools I just got to help where my hands are too big I'll show them. The pen is normal pen size and the forceps from Amazon were $12, the set of four 16" long needle nose pliers was more, zero, 30 degree bend, 45 degree and these, 90 degree so with the magnetic probe, the wire flex probe and these things I can pretty much get most things now, big hands and all. Thanks for the painting methods...will try when it comes up on the list.

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by Scrrem

I'm right there with you Lance, I can't do the small detailed work like that. My guess would be a fine brush and just wipe any overlap paint quickly before it sets.

I removed my parts and sent them to the pro (Mark H.) and they came back looking awesome.

Rich

Rich....

That engine looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[vilant]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Rich....

That engine looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!

I agree. I thought our plenums were powder-coated...no? Is that something that is done aftermarket?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by vilant

I agree. I thought our plenums were powder-coated...no? Is that something that is done aftermarket?

paint from the factory, pc/clear, paint/clear is aftermarket

[vilant]

Originally Posted by Kevin

paint from the factory, pc/clear, paint/clear is aftermarket

Gotcha, thanks. Wonder how well the spray can paint blends, and if the heat will effect it?

[Daniel_Mc]

Paint the letters first then (after they dry) fill with wax or wax type epoxy. Clean the plenum or cam cover and paint. After that remove the filling. That is how we PC'd the plenum on the Z. Did the white first then did the black.

Daniel

[Starman]

To paint the lettering, I use a Uni brand (oil based) paint marker available from most major office supply stores. They come in wide and narrow tip. We used these in the automotive industry to signify certain quality checks had been performed on parts. If you goof, a quick clean up with mineral spirits can save you.

As far as the Duplicolor yellowing, have not noticed it with the Cast Aluminum color, but the clear definitely yellows.

[RHanselman]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Lingenfelter also sells the same shade of silver.Cant remember what I paid for a can but I do know it was alot more than $6.00.

I know Jerry has it...

Cheers,
RH

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Starman

As far as the Duplicolor yellowing, have not noticed it with the Cast Aluminum color, but the clear definitely yellows.

That may be the problem then...The clear coat.

P.

[2ZR1S]

Originally Posted by LancePearson

I've seen the letters looking really good but I've been hesitant to paint them. How does everyone do it, with a fine artists small brush dipped carefully? I'm not a very good "finish" person so it's been left alone so far.

Buy the automotive touch up paint with a ball marker on one end of the cap. I did this and it turned out great and was easy. Just "dab" until you get it filled.