Trim and engine paint

[Thomba48]

Hi,

What make and type of paint spray are you using for both the engine part and especially the red for the actual trim elements?

And talking about trim: has anybody got a cool trick on getting the hubcap Plymouth description neatly painted in red?

Thanks

[Joe Flanagan]

I used Rustoleum on my engine parts and it's holding up pretty well. I don't know if they sell it in Europe by that name but there is probably something similar. It's just a common household spray paint in a can. For the red script on the hubcaps you might try red nail polish. The paint for plastic models that comes in a tiny bottle with its own little brush might work, too.

[Don Coatney]

I had good luck with this but as Joe said it may not be available across the pond.

 

[P15-D24]

I've had good luck with Hirsch engine and frame paints. 

[Plymouthy Adams]

Thomba48, on 26 Nov 2014 - 12:30 PM, said:Thomba48, on 26 Nov 2014 - 12:30 PM, said:

Hi,

What make and type of paint spray are you using for both the engine part and especially the red for the actual trim elements?

And talking about trim: has anybody got a cool trick on getting the hubcap Plymouth description neatly painted in red?

Thanks

did I leave out something over on the other forum about how to do this?  it is a very easy process....I can send you this again by PM if you like...but it also good to get other's views...let me know if I can be of more help

Edited November 26, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams

[Thomba48]

Thanks. No you didn't and thanks again. But now I am clearer on the actual "product". Thanks to you all.

 

thom

[jcmiller]

There is a thread here somewhere about tricks for painting the red parts of the hubcaps.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I just did a quick search on my hubcap paint thread and it was some 7+ years old..I have broken the path to the thread for recoupment of photo space...sorry..will try to locate the photo link again..

 

the one below is not the caps I was looking for but are caps that I have done for the 54..I assure you there are no brush or pen strokes of any kind here...the exhaust deflector is a center cut out of a damaged 54 full size hubcap that I affixed and painted up to my 54 Plymouth

 

 

 

Edited November 26, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams

[BobT-47P15]

On my engine, I used POR 20 High Heat Aluminum paint made by POR 15.   Comes in a small can and applied with a 1 or 2 inch paint brush.

You don't want to get that stuff on your hands as it is practically impossible to clean off.   But it gave me a longer lasting finish than any of the

spray can products I had previously used. 

 

For the red on the hubcaps, triangular piece on front of the hood, between letters of the Special Deluxe script on the cowl and on the stop light

bezel, I've used two different things.    One is the small glass container of Testor's red model paint and model brush.  The other is the Testor's 

paint pen with a felt tip.   You just need patience and a rag, along with some paint thinner to clean off the edge of the letter when you run over

just a bit.  That paint won't last forever, but it holds up pretty well.

 

[Niel Hoback]

I used the model paint too, but instead of a rag and thinner to clean up the edges, I just let it dry and clean it off with a razor blade or ex-acto knife.

[Thomba48]

Thanks. Well I shall be needing then calm hands and a clear vision. I shall embark on this in the new year. Thom

[Dan Hiebert]

I use Plasti Kote high heat paint with excellent results.  The (wrong color) blue on our D24's engine was applied over 20 years ago and is holding up quite well.  I think I'll try the POR 15 stuff on the Terraplane this winter.  I'm thinking brush application will be preferred since I won't have the engine out of the car, nor will I be painting anything outside for a few months.  

 

For the hubcaps I use Rustoleum.  First time was "Radiant Red", which I think they changed to "Sunrise Red".  The red didn't hold up well in the southwest sunshine but has held up OK here in the northeast.  I believe all Chrysler products used red for their hubcap emblems regardless of the color of the car, but it would be a neat "custom" feature to paint the emblems the same color as the rims, or as the car, or even a contrasting color.  I cover the emblem with masking tape, and use a small wooden dowel to go over the lettering and emblem outlines.  That also helps sharpen the outline so I can cut it out with an X-acto knife.  Then a few light coats from the rattle can and its good.  Takes some time, but the results are worth it.  I tried the model paint and brush, but I didn't like the brush lines.  

[Thomba48]

Masking tape - why did I not think about this? :-)

[Darbone85737]

I used cast iron as the color for the block. Head is powder coated in green hammer tone to match the body color. The pulleys, thermostat housing,  brackets and covers that were black are done in black satin powder coat and the oil filter canisters is also powder coated.  I like powder coating because it holds up and lasts.  The manifolds are done in a Ceracote ceramic coating as well.  I did the inner fenders, radiator support in satin black PC as well.   I only plan to do this once

 

Edited December 2, 2014 by Darbone85737