Volvo Penta engine painting

[djingrouille]

Afternoon all,

Engine (AD41) is in a bit of a mucky state so have decided to repaint her. Obviously degreasing and getting rid of any loose/ flaky existing paint is a must, but does anyone have any tips on how to go about the repainting? VP paint is eye-wateringly expensive so was looking at using Hammerite as a substitute, with a suitable undercoat. Any recommendations?

All advice gratefully received

Cheers
Dan

 

[TQA]

Hot water pressure wash is a good start. There are usually visiting mobile cleaners who can do this.

It is a long time since I did one but don't remember using anything special as a primer. Just an off the shelf general purpose metal primer.

 

[Poignard]

I repainted my engine many years ago with Hammerite (primer and topcoat). It has lasted very well.

Obviously it's easier to do if the engine is completely dismantled (as mine was) but you should be able to do a reasonable job if you can get access around the engine, or at east to the all the rusty areas.

I degreased it with 'Gunk'.

 

[Trundlebug]

Ford Meadow Green is the same colour as VP original.

And much, much cheaper when you buy a can from Halfords.

I've gone right off Hammerite. It's nothing like the same quality it used to be.
And when painted on an engine it looks decidedly DIY and for any prospective purchaser in the future would probably ring alarm bells.

 

[vyv_cox]

Ford Meadow Green is the same colour as VP original.

And much, much cheaper when you buy a can from Halfords.

I've gone right off Hammerite. It's nothing like the same quality it used to be.
And when painted on an engine it looks decidedly DIY and for any prospective purchaser in the future would probably ring alarm bells.

It's a great shame if that is the case. When I repainted my Bukh I reckoned that Hammerite Smooth red was exactly the same stuff as the original Bukh paint. Long time since I bought any but I have read that the Special Metals Primer that works so well on bronze/brass is now water-based, not the solvent based that I still use.

 

[Tam Lin]

Painted mine with Wickes equivalent of Hammerite, then took the engine out and replaced it, what a waste of time!

 

[djingrouille]

Ford Meadow Green is the same colour as VP original.

And much, much cheaper when you buy a can from Halfords.

I've gone right off Hammerite. It's nothing like the same quality it used to be.
And when painted on an engine it looks decidedly DIY and for any prospective purchaser in the future would probably ring alarm bells.

Shame about that, you're not the first person I've spoken to who reckons Hammerite isn't the same any more. Thanks for the tip on Ford Meadow Green, will duly investigate.

 

[halb]

Why stick to Volvo green? I'm currently having my Perking 4236 re painted White, if any oil leaks occur it will be easier to find the source, plus White will also brighten up the engine bay.

 

[JOHNPEET]

Hi, I've used engine enamel from Stationary Engine Parts. Had good results with a couple of engines albeit the engines were degreased after an engine rebuild and the paint was spray applied.

Regards,

John

 

[djingrouille]

The rocker cover gaskets are being replaced, so I'll do one in the Ford and one in the Stationary Engine Parts paint whilst they're off and see which turns out best!

 

[nigelmercier]

Shame about that, you're not the first person I've spoken to who reckons Hammerite isn't the same any more. Thanks for the tip on Ford Meadow Green, will duly investigate.

Hammerite is now carp, don't even bother.

This is what you need: http://www.frost.co.uk/por15-buick-green-engine-enamel-paint-473ml.html