Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-25-2020, 06:28 PM   #1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Posts: 82
Garage
engine Paint

rebuilding a 986 engine and after I had it jet cleaned (as I was told that you cannot "hot tank" these blocks) the block still looked very dirty. Turns out that the aluminum? has stained. I want the engine to look as new as possible as i plan on putting some money into it to build it right. My question is has anybody used automotive engine paint on these engines and how did it turn out. I plan on just doing an aluminum paint to make the block look new but really wanted to hear from someone that has done it. Pics would be great if available.

Dllrd23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2020, 05:31 AM   #2
On the slippery slope
 
JayG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
Posts: 3,793
Garage
Really? It's not like you can even see the engine easily
__________________
2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
JayG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2020, 01:55 PM   #3
Registered User
 
Qingdao's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Charleston
Posts: 509
Jasper engines come with rustoleum grey... Not show car spec, but its good enough for a company who makes and ships rebuilt engines.


I am just rustoleum spraying my block. But the bits on top (supercharger, adaptor plates, accessories) are all getting a coat of clear on top.

Never had an issue with clear auto paint on a block.

__________________
'99 supercharged 4.3 chevy Boxsterado
'98 PP13B powered thing

WTB: any cheap 986 shifter new or used
Qingdao is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply

Tags
engine bay detailing , engine paint


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:38 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page