hoppy 0 #1 Posted February 1, 2011 were the heads on H60's painted white also? if so should i just roll with priming and the same paint i used on the tins and other parts? or just leave it in its clean blasted state? winter engine only so i dont see over heating as an issue if it is painted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #2 Posted February 2, 2011 Anything that was exposed after the engines were assembled got painted. If you leave it unpainted, it will eventually turn white from oxidation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confused99 2 #3 Posted February 2, 2011 I could be wrong but I believe the heads on almost all small engines are not supposed to be painted. The head on the Kohler from my Raider is unpainted and had no oxidation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #4 Posted February 2, 2011 I do not paint my aluminum heads.... but that's because I like the look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMK855 15 #5 Posted February 2, 2011 I do not paint my aluminum heads.... but that's because I like the look. Vince, How do you keep them from getting all nasty looking?? I am in the middle of an engine project and the head was really nasty with corrosion. I put it in the blast cabinet and was not happy with the results. Had some left over "Aluminum" high heat paint so I tried that.........Not happy with that either!!!! Sorry for High Jacking the thread....... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoppy 0 #6 Posted February 2, 2011 i suppose once all the sheetmetal is back on the motor you dont see much of the head anyway. think im going to just leave it plain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #7 Posted February 2, 2011 I paint all mine, I like the raw alum. look but if you blast it, it will oxidize faster than leaving it with the cast finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #8 Posted February 2, 2011 I do not paint my aluminum heads.... but that's because I like the look. Vince, How do you keep them from getting all nasty looking?? I am in the middle of an engine project and the head was really nasty with corrosion. I put it in the blast cabinet and was not happy with the results. Had some left over "Aluminum" high heat paint so I tried that.........Not happy with that either!!!! Sorry for High Jacking the thread....... got to your local auto store and get a can of high heat clear coat and spray that on it thats what i do with all of my heads. I think napa is the only one that does not sell the clear coat high heat. :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #9 Posted February 2, 2011 I do not paint my aluminum heads.... but that's because I like the look. Vince, How do you keep them from getting all nasty looking?? I am in the middle of an engine project and the head was really nasty with corrosion. I put it in the blast cabinet and was not happy with the results. Had some left over "Aluminum" high heat paint so I tried that.........Not happy with that either!!!! Sorry for High Jacking the thread....... I like to soak the head over night in lacquer thinner to remove pain, oil, and what Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #10 Posted February 5, 2011 ... winter engine only so i dont see over heating as an issue if it is painted... Will a thin layer of paint on aluminum affect heat transfer much? I wonder. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
