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#35108 01/08/2003 12:42 AM | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 21 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 21 | I know some of you have used hirsch high temp engine paint (Rugo?) and was wondering how it worked for you...I just did mine this past weekend and am unhappy with the results.
So...did you spray or brush on the paint, any thinning, priming, etc.
I sprayed mine and had to thin as suggested to get it to spray right, but it didn't cover too well, is puddled and heavy in some places and thin in others; color doesn't look right.
Your help is appreciated. Thanks...Tom | | |
#35109 01/09/2003 12:06 AM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 504 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 504 | I used Hirsch Engine Paint and was not happy with the results. The spraying process went fine, it laid out smoothly. The trouble came after a few months of driving when the color changed from the original red to a pinkish purple color,.
I have since pulled the engine, rebuilt it, and re-painted it. I did not use Hirsch Paint the second time nor would I use it again..
Bill M
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#35110 01/09/2003 6:43 AM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | Tom:
I am very sorry that your results aren't what you wanted. I just used the Bill Hirsch high heat rattle cans. There was no thinning at all. Just lots of prep to make sure there was absolutely no grease, dirt or oil on the surface to be painted. I am sure that you prepped everything as well. As for the long term of the paint, I am only taking the word of a couple of professional restorers. I have yet to put my painted engine back in my pickup yet. Perhaps I was very lucky to get the results that I did. I hope that the next paint that you put on your engine goes better than this time. Good luck with your restoration.
Rugo
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#35111 01/09/2003 3:24 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 206 | I have had good results from the Hirsch engine paints. Just brushed it on and it flowed out to a nice finish wih no brush marks. I found the guys there very helpful. They sent me several test strips to choose the right color from. I had no such problems with color change as mentioned by 53 4 me. | | |
#35112 01/10/2003 4:18 AM | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 21 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 21 | I guess I'll try brushing it on next time with a foam applicator brush, or use their own aerosol cans. I'm not concerned about the finish on the cast iron, just on the tin parts, like the valve covers and oil pan.
The engine is fresh from the engine shop, and I sprayed it down with a grease remover. I'll also try a mild paint stripper to remove the puddles and runs...use a bristle brush for better coverage on the cast iron. Thanks for your help. | | |
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