Mark H75 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I have a tatty looking Irvine 53, does anyone have any recommendations as to whether the casting can be repainted, and if so, what type of paint would you recommend? Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I've read of Hammerite being recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J D 8 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 For an engine repaint you need to use an engine enamel. Have a look at frost auto restorations. www.frost.co.uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 The only paint that will be resistant to glow fuel is two pack that is then baked in an oven . The best bet is to just remove whats left by soaking in cellulose thinners . Remove all steel parts like bearings first . I have don LA engines like this and then bead blasted them to look like a new casting . You then have the choice to repaint or leave as silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H75 Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Many thanks, seems like removing what's left is the only way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I forgot to add that if you simply wanted to repaint it a red colour then Rustoleum hard hat paint is very fuel resistant if baked in oven once its touch dry . Not as toxic as two pack paint and very durable but only available in solid colours I believe . Its used on the throttle pipe exhausts . You will still have to remove all the old stuff though or it will look like a dogs breakfast ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kevin Fairgrieve Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I recently purchased an engine of E"vil"bay that had the following description. "This is an OS 48 fs it is in great condition hardly used at all starts very easy by hand and has great compression and very smooth bearings as they are new with only 5 minutes on them. Buyer won't be disappointed it's not gummed up at all no castor in it anywhere test run on synthetic. The paint is heat proof and has been baked on in an oven. Great engine. " No idea what the paint is but the finish is superb. And the engine. Superb. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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