Hi Gizmo,
I usually put 2-3 light coats of primer on, for good coverage. Do you think I will need high heat primer for the engine block because I am worried about the paint bubbling? Also, I haven't read the back of the can yet, but do you have to bake the enamel on; such as in an oven or start the engine up to cure the paint or just let it dry in the sun?
From the looks of it the original paint job wasn't the best and I get the feeling they may have run the engine after painting. Plus they missed the whole side of the engine behind the flywheel (either to save money, time or because the cowling covers that side anyway. They painted the flywheel too.
Not sure if I should go ahead and paint the lot and put new decals on, or cover up the old ones. Need to know fairly soon because I want to proceed soda/sand blasting the cowling and fuel tank tomorrow and will prime the bare surfaces immediately to prevent oxidation.
Last edited by xhall; 23/04/15 12:30 PM. Reason: spelling
