Ford Lehman paint
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Slapping a coat of paint over rusted metal isn't going to be a satisfactory solution. You will have to get rid of the rust, clean the surface, prime, then paint.
There are some paints that can be used on rusted metal once the loose rust (and oil and grease) is removed.
Also, heat is a consideration. You need a paint that can handle hot surfaces.
psneeld
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there bare perfectly good anti-rust paints out there that can be mixed up by a local supplier as long as you knock the loose stuff off.
if there's a hot spot on the engine that regular paint can't handle (which there shouldn't be except beteween the end of the exhaust manifold and the water injection0 you can touch tht up later with higher heat tolerant paint but it's usually covered with an insulating blanket anyway.
good luck!
if there's a hot spot on the engine that regular paint can't handle (which there shouldn't be except beteween the end of the exhaust manifold and the water injection0 you can touch tht up later with higher heat tolerant paint but it's usually covered with an insulating blanket anyway.
good luck!
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X 2. Its close enough I doubt anyone who has visited my engine room has ever noticed. And its designed to be painted over rusty surfaces.
Our two FL120s were originally painted American Marine's metallic olive green color since AM installed the Lehman marinization kit themselves in Singapore. But a previous owner painted them Alpine (Detroit) Green so unlike the original olive paint engine paint in this color is avaialble everywhere.
And Ron's right as I've learned from experience. You have to do a good job of removing rust and oil from the metal if you want the new paint to adhere for any length of time.
And Ron's right as I've learned from experience. You have to do a good job of removing rust and oil from the metal if you want the new paint to adhere for any length of time.
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Rustoleum Regal Red is almost a perfect match. Treat all rust spots with PUR 15 first and apply paint before it dries completely. Chuck
Dougcole
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I've given this tip before, but use tin foil around your hoses and wiring harness instead of tape, it works really well and is fast. Just be careful around the alternator etc. as it will conduct electricity.
I've had really good luck with plain 'ol rustoleum. I just touched up my motors here is how one of them turned out.
I've had really good luck with plain 'ol rustoleum. I just touched up my motors here is how one of them turned out.
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Dougcole said:
Doug what (name) blue is that? Thanks
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Red engine enamel in spray-cans from auto shops matched the red on my previous Perkins and current Lehmans. It is fine with heat,does not need undercoat. I can`t get it in a can to brush on.
A friend with a silver painted Perkins was horrified at using red " red means stop". Has not stopped mine (so far).
Rubber doesn`t like paint, and painting rubber looks like a fast tart up.
A friend with a silver painted Perkins was horrified at using red " red means stop". Has not stopped mine (so far).
Rubber doesn`t like paint, and painting rubber looks like a fast tart up.
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White works for me.
