The Ford Barn

3twinridges · 07-04-2025, 05:48 AM

The 8BA block is finally about to come out of the machine shop. I dropped off the cam yesterday for cleaning and final fit. They let me see the block while I was there. It looks amazing. Totally clean, looks like new.

I am going to use Bill Hirsch engine enamel with my paint gun, have had good results with that in the past. But thinking about laying down a coat of epoxy primer first. I know the Bill Hirsch enamel can be laid direct but I want a good foundation to protect the block. Is an epoxy primer coat a good idea?

JB

07-04-2025, 05:48 AM	#1
3twinridges Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 621	Block paint The 8BA block is finally about to come out of the machine shop. I dropped off the cam yesterday for cleaning and final fit. They let me see the block while I was there. It looks amazing. Totally clean, looks like new. I am going to use Bill Hirsch engine enamel with my paint gun, have had good results with that in the past. But thinking about laying down a coat of epoxy primer first. I know the Bill Hirsch enamel can be laid direct but I want a good foundation to protect the block. Is an epoxy primer coat a good idea? JB