Originally Posted by tclederman
When you use a spray-can paint, do you use a primer?
Do you do any special metal-prep?
I do, the instructions on the engine paint from NAPA say to use primer part number DE1612.

Just the usual prep of removing all grease, oil, dirt, and paint if possible. I've painted several Detroit diesel engines this way and they turn out really nice.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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