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Repainting an aluminium engine block
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@user_1939452 Oct 17, 2023MemberHi all,
I’m looking for some advice on how to clean and paint again
an aluminium engine block (close up photo of a couple of pieces
attached): it seems oxidized (is it oxidized? Not sure what the white
stains are).
Project is to make a showcase piece.To clean it I’m thinking about using:
– first pass: Gunk 6868 5L Ultra Engine Degreaser
– second pass: White spirit
Good idea?To repaint:
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I would like to avoid sandblasting or vapour blasting it (too
expensive), so: would the paint stick to the stained aluminium as per
photos?
Any advice it would be really appreciated!Thanks,
Walter
Reply 17.10.23 19.10.23 - @user_1939452 Oct 17, 2023MemberForgot to link the close up image, here you go: https://pasteboard.co/Vt7GRom33eCA.jpgReply
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@Theral Oct 18, 2023MemberIn my opinion, it is better to sandblast and powder painting if it is affordable. It will last much more for sure. And regarding the other options, I don’t think they are durable and more likely everything peels off.Reply - @user_1939452 @Theral Oct 18, 2023MemberThanks!I guess an aluminium deoxidizer is not enough in this case…Reply
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- @user_1939452 Oct 19, 2023MemberI have a homemade sandblaster that I may test (perhaps too hash on
aluminium?).I also got a quote to vapour blast (more gentle than pure
sandblasting?) all the 9 piece of the engine (including the engine
block) for £200 (no idea if it’s a good price or not).Reply
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