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Bored&Stroked · 08-26-2019, 10:33 PM

Depends how much time you want to put into it - and what type of paint you have from Hirsch.

I have used Hirsh's paint - it is decent stuff, but the surface prep is everything. I would try to sand/clean it everyplace you can and use an etching primer, then I'd probably shoot epoxy primer over that . . . then the final color.

If you want it to look really good . . . then the prep is key . . . if you're using his rattle can stuff, then it doesn't make a huge difference (other than adhesion). I buy his paint in quarts - then do the above to get the block ready . . . then I spray it on. (Just like I'd paint the rest of the car).

Good luck!

08-26-2019, 10:33 PM	#4
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: engine paint prep Depends how much time you want to put into it - and what type of paint you have from Hirsch. I have used Hirsh's paint - it is decent stuff, but the surface prep is everything. I would try to sand/clean it everyplace you can and use an etching primer, then I'd probably shoot epoxy primer over that . . . then the final color. If you want it to look really good . . . then the prep is key . . . if you're using his rattle can stuff, then it doesn't make a huge difference (other than adhesion). I buy his paint in quarts - then do the above to get the block ready . . . then I spray it on. (Just like I'd paint the rest of the car). Good luck!