What kind of paint do most people use to paint the M62?.. Im sure hi temp would work I just wanna make sure.. Also would that work on the valve cover?. I would like to have it powdered but not sure yet... Also I may paint my headlight housings black..Is there a how to for that?/ thinking black on the M62 and red on the valve cover..

 

idk but wrinkle black is getting popular

 

a can of flat black grill paint...lol jk i have no idea. i dont think theres alot of painters in these forums cuz ive posted two threads with paint questions and they died..

 

Regular Duplicolor spray paint works fine for me. Just about any paint will work, it's all in how you prep.

 

in for answer

 

How would you suggest to prep?? and I cant see regular duplicolor working due to heat.. I have some red caliper paint I was thinking bout using on the valve color

 

there is a duplicolor engine enamel....or maybe it is rustoleum(can be purchased at Wal-Mart or any auto parts store)....that I used on my valve cover. It has been on there for 2 years and still looks good. As far as the M62 I have heard mixed feedback about painting it. Some people say painting it traps in too much heat in an area you are trying to force in cooler air. I opted to not paint mine after hearing some of that kind of talk.

 

I used some hi temp paint/primer on my valve cover, it seems to be holding up pretty well

 

Just make sure plastic for plastics and highest temp paint you can get for engine stuff..
I found that anything that has this tip is best


The round solid white one plugs up for me even if i turn the can upside down and spray it out.

 

Alright thanks for the help.. I may go wrinkle black on M62 and if it affect temp Ill remove.. And do you think the brake caliper paint I have will work for valve cover since its hi temp paint basically??

 

Ya spray the 1st coat light. More light coats is better then fewer heavy ones. I looked all over for the wrinkle black but couldnt find it around here but it does look good.

 

I have the VHT wrinkle black, usually get it from local auto parts stores. I've used the red caliper paint on valve covers before, it works well but it is very thick, so you have to be easy with it.

 

Ill look and if I cant find Ill just do glossy black..the car is broke atm so might as well does some cheap mods while its apart lol

 

I got the flat black engine paint at walmart.

 

I kinda want more of a glossy black

 

Then get gloss black engine paint or high temp

 

I'm goin to Autozone tomorrow thanks for the pic

 

I don't think the paint is going to hold enough heat to change very much as far as temps.... its not like your covering it in 3 inches of cement so the heat wont escape.... its a thin coat of paint....

as far as what paint to use... how how does the SC get after driving for say 2 hours.... i know after driving for 5 to 6 hours my intake, IM, and throttle body are not hot at all. If thats the case with the SC you pretty much paint it with anything. I think the best would be to get it powder coated.

 

painting is the easy part the prep work is what take 90 percent of the time! prep well and get good results. Also i usually use krylon or duplicolor

 

what do u mean by prep ?? like sanding etc..?

 

sanding or scotchbrite, cleaning with laquer or a solvent, wiping with a tack cloth or blow it off if you dont have a tack cloth,DONT touch it once it is in place, oil from your fingers are no good, paint on something so the aerosol in the can doesnt blow up dust onto the wet paint, spray light coats not thick ones, give it a long time to dry, make sure u use primer, fill prime and wetsand if you really want it to be smooth

 

Alright bro thanks for the help..Looks like I'll try this tomorrow