captainownage01 0 #1 Posted December 9, 2013 Hi All, I'm getting ready to paint my kohler k181 and I was wondering which brand and color of paint will work the best. I know it has to be an engine paint but just let me know which worked the best for you. Thank You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #2 Posted December 9, 2013 Duplicolor Engine Enamel. Works great tough as heck for a spray paint and they have a red color that is a dead on match to Rustoliums Regal Red. I want to say the color is Ford Red but that is probobly wrong. Also the Brake Caliper Red works well also but it is more expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,924 #3 Posted December 9, 2013 I paint my engines with the same paint that I paint the tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #4 Posted December 9, 2013 I paint my engines with the same paint that I paint the tractor. X2...Haven't had a problem yet either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,160 #5 Posted December 9, 2013 I paint my engines with the same paint that I paint the tractor. Me too --- I do get darkening around the exhaust, but every where else looks great, I expect even the best of em will darken somewhat around the exhaust. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainownage01 0 #6 Posted December 11, 2013 I want to say the color is Ford Red but that is probobly wrong. You are correct on that one. Ill give it a try. It's my first restoration on a wheel horse so I hope it all goes well. Thanks for the advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,838 #7 Posted June 23, 2014 pulling this up from the archive, I just e-tanked and wire wheeled my K161 block. Do you all prime the cast iron too, or just paint and let the engine heat bake it on? in the same manner, would you generally assemble the engine raw then prep and paint? I'll plan on leaving the head off to keep it bare aluminum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #8 Posted June 23, 2014 I actually pressure wash my blocks before diss-assembly then sand blast the bare block(turning your pressure down helps.) I duct tape all the openings with several layers and put bolts in all the bolt holes. then I will wash the block with denatured alcohol and go strait to the Duplicolor Engine Enamel. Never used primer even though it says to and I have not had a problem. Just make sure if you sand blast to inspect every nook and cranny very carefully as that sand will find holes every time. I also sand blast my heads and then leave them in bare aluminum. I do hand lap the sealing surface back in after sand blast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
