hi all could someone help me out we have a 1300 crossflow we cleaned it all up but now want to paint it whats the best and cheapest paint to use ?

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HI i used hammerite gold with no problems
Jacko

I have always used the smoothrite hammerite range which comes in a multitude of colours and is reasonably priced.
the smallest tin will easily do a block and have used this for several engine applications over the years.
Obviously read the instructions, but i find a good keying up first with some rough paper and then wipe clean with cellulose thinners really helps.

You can get a tin of engine paint from Halfords - but I believe the 'red' comes out a bit pink!

David

I use grey floor paint

Blue Hammerite on my crossflow. Looks just the same after 1500 miles.

David

Blackfriars do a very good metal paint, which is I think called QD90. Very good shine, but a bit slow drying, mine took a good 24 hours. Have a look in my archive at pictures of engine rebuild. Good range of colours, Oh and its cheap. HTH Ray

thanks to all and nice car chippy