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Colonel · 08-23-2018, 07:53 PM

Painted my original engine pans a nice gloss black. Knew I had a few carb drips so I protected the paint. Well I didn't protect it enough and it wrinkled my new black paint.

What paint type/brand should I be using on the pans that will handle a small amount of gas drip once in a while? Need to be a true gloss black--- not the grayish gloss black restoleum sells. Thanks

kenparker · 08-23-2018, 08:00 PM

have them powder coated.

Tom Endy · 08-23-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenparker

have them powder coated.

My suggestion as well, at least the one under the carburetor. The reproductions the suppliers sell are mostly powder coated.

Tom Endy

Kahuna · 08-23-2018, 08:27 PM

You can also use Model Airplane Fuel Proof paint.
Works well on carburetors also

Tom Wesenberg · 08-24-2018, 12:02 AM

You got that right about Rustoleum being a grayish black.
I don't know why it's so hard to find a true black in a spray can.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-24-2018, 05:28 AM

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Powder-applied paint is really no different than sprayed catalyzed urethane. A poor quality powder paint will wrinkle too.

chap52 · 08-24-2018, 06:23 AM

I use VHT High Temp Engine Enamel. Available at Auto Zone or even Wal Mart. Has a good gloss and after it fully cures doesn't seem to be bothered by fuel . Chap

jhowes · 08-24-2018, 08:38 AM

I was under the impression that lacquer was not bothered by gas. Anyone know about this.

Ed in Maine · 08-24-2018, 08:48 AM

I think a good true black gloss enamel paint in a spray can is at ACE Hardware. The best part is that it has a very good spray nozzle that can be turned horizontal or vertical. It is great for small parts. Note, not so good for engine pans and I agree get them powder coated. I used to work for a valve company and all the valve bodies were powder coated, powder sprayed in a booth and then oven dried. You would have to sand blast to get it off. Ed

Keith True · 08-24-2018, 09:57 AM

The powder coated ones from the vendors will get gray streaks where the gas hits it.It won't wrinkle,and stays in place,but discolors.I heard a guy in my garage say to someone,whyn't you just fix your carburetor? I thought it was funny because the guy that asked the question won't park on anybodys hot top because his A drips everything.

springerpete · 08-24-2018, 10:18 AM

DuPont company makes an automotive rattle can paint branded under the NASON name. Their black is excellent and I get it at an independent auto parts store here in Maine. I'm sure it is sold elsewhere. I have it on my engine pans and other A parts with no issues.

Ernie Vitucci · 08-24-2018, 12:12 PM

Good Morning...Just me, but I keep the area under the carburetor on the splash pan unpainted. At least it looks like it is intended to be that way...not stock...but I'm no longer stock at 71 either! Ernie in Arizona

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-25-2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by springerpete

DuPont company makes an automotive rattle can paint branded under the NASON name. Their black is excellent and I get it at an independent auto parts store here in Maine. I'm sure it is sold elsewhere. I have it on my engine pans and other A parts with no issues.

FYI; DuPont has not manufactured paint in over 3 years.

springerpete · 08-26-2018, 11:35 AM

Brent: You're right on the ball I see ! AXALTA coating systems.NASON Finishes , Glen Mills, PA. WWhatever the name, it is very good rattle can paint.

08-23-2018, 07:53 PM	#1
Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 251	Painting Engine Pans Painted my original engine pans a nice gloss black. Knew I had a few carb drips so I protected the paint. Well I didn't protect it enough and it wrinkled my new black paint. What paint type/brand should I be using on the pans that will handle a small amount of gas drip once in a while? Need to be a true gloss black--- not the grayish gloss black restoleum sells. Thanks

08-23-2018, 08:00 PM	#2
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: Painting Engine Pans have them powder coated.

08-23-2018, 08:27 PM	#4
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Painting Engine Pans You can also use Model Airplane Fuel Proof paint. Works well on carburetors also

08-24-2018, 12:02 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Painting Engine Pans You got that right about Rustoleum being a grayish black. I don't know why it's so hard to find a true black in a spray can.

08-24-2018, 05:28 AM	#6
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Painting Engine Pans Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Powder-applied paint is really no different than sprayed catalyzed urethane. A poor quality powder paint will wrinkle too. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

08-24-2018, 06:23 AM	#7
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Painting Engine Pans I use VHT High Temp Engine Enamel. Available at Auto Zone or even Wal Mart. Has a good gloss and after it fully cures doesn't seem to be bothered by fuel . Chap

08-24-2018, 08:38 AM	#8
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: Painting Engine Pans I was under the impression that lacquer was not bothered by gas. Anyone know about this.

08-24-2018, 08:48 AM	#9
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Painting Engine Pans I think a good true black gloss enamel paint in a spray can is at ACE Hardware. The best part is that it has a very good spray nozzle that can be turned horizontal or vertical. It is great for small parts. Note, not so good for engine pans and I agree get them powder coated. I used to work for a valve company and all the valve bodies were powder coated, powder sprayed in a booth and then oven dried. You would have to sand blast to get it off. Ed

08-24-2018, 09:57 AM	#10
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,990	Re: Painting Engine Pans The powder coated ones from the vendors will get gray streaks where the gas hits it.It won't wrinkle,and stays in place,but discolors.I heard a guy in my garage say to someone,whyn't you just fix your carburetor? I thought it was funny because the guy that asked the question won't park on anybodys hot top because his A drips everything.

08-24-2018, 10:18 AM	#11
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: Painting Engine Pans DuPont company makes an automotive rattle can paint branded under the NASON name. Their black is excellent and I get it at an independent auto parts store here in Maine. I'm sure it is sold elsewhere. I have it on my engine pans and other A parts with no issues.

08-24-2018, 12:12 PM	#12
Ernie Vitucci Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 612	Re: Painting Engine Pans Good Morning...Just me, but I keep the area under the carburetor on the splash pan unpainted. At least it looks like it is intended to be that way...not stock...but I'm no longer stock at 71 either! Ernie in Arizona

08-26-2018, 11:35 AM	#14
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: Painting Engine Pans Brent: You're right on the ball I see ! AXALTA coating systems.NASON Finishes , Glen Mills, PA. WWhatever the name, it is very good rattle can paint.