Block Paint?

Robert Simpson · 05-08-2014, 10:34 AM

I have heard and seen some blocks that have the lifter valley painted etc. It looks like a rustolium paint color. It is said to aid in oil drain back. What is the product and where can I get it? Also, for you guys that have used it, anything special to apply it? Thanks

Robert

FED 387 · 05-08-2014, 10:41 AM

you want Glyptal 1201 red engine enamel made by General Electric--- follow the directions it works great--FED387

njk53 · 05-08-2014, 10:54 AM

Make sure the surfaces you are going to paint are absolutely clean free from oil and grease otherwise the paint will delaminate/peel from the surface. If prepared right glyptal works great. I think glyptal is available from Eastwood.

FireSale · 05-08-2014, 11:22 AM

Here's the link for Eastwood. I used Glyptal on the lifter valley of my BOSS 302. Speeds the oil return by sealing the block surface. You can do about 100 motors with a can of this stuff. Eastwood epoxy paint is great for the outside, too.

http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html

Dale

Chuck Garey · 05-08-2014, 11:28 AM

I've also seen it @ ome Depot

FED 387 · 05-08-2014, 11:31 AM

also get the brush paint on NOT the aerosol AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY---the surfaces must be absolutely clean or the paint will loosen up and peel off---Eastwood sells it think Grainger or McMaster Carr might also otherwise try an electrical motor rebuilding shop they might have it too-- Costs about $40-50 PER QUART

Dwight Southerland · 05-08-2014, 09:47 PM

I have always used brush on Rustoleum. I have had blocks and heads that survived hot tanks.

Mike Delahanty · 05-09-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

I have always used brush on Rustoleum. I have had blocks and heads that survived hot tanks.

I have been using oil based Rustoleum gloss enamel for 30+ years on a number of engines. Surface prep is the key. I like gloss white as it helps in quickly spotting anything in the oil - especially on the heads. And expect to lay on 4+ coats for a smooth glossy finish.

SSGT Mustang · 05-09-2014, 04:24 PM

Why not just polish the lifter valley with cartridge rolls? No paint to chip off.

FireSale · 05-09-2014, 05:17 PM

^^^

The material most often used in lifter valleys is called Glyptal. It isn't really paint. It's an epoxy sealer that isn't effected by oil, fuel or pretty much anything. They keep talking about surface prep because once it sets up it's on for good.

Dale

05-08-2014, 10:34 AM	#1
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 807 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Block Paint? I have heard and seen some blocks that have the lifter valley painted etc. It looks like a rustolium paint color. It is said to aid in oil drain back. What is the product and where can I get it? Also, for you guys that have used it, anything special to apply it? Thanks Robert

05-08-2014, 10:41 AM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,410 Likes: 507 Liked 329 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Block Paint? you want Glyptal 1201 red engine enamel made by General Electric--- follow the directions it works great--FED387

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njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Block Paint? Make sure the surfaces you are going to paint are absolutely clean free from oil and grease otherwise the paint will delaminate/peel from the surface. If prepared right glyptal works great. I think glyptal is available from Eastwood. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

05-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Block Paint? Here's the link for Eastwood. I used Glyptal on the lifter valley of my BOSS 302. Speeds the oil return by sealing the block surface. You can do about 100 motors with a can of this stuff. Eastwood epoxy paint is great for the outside, too. http://www.eastwood.com/glyptal-red-brush-on-1-qt.html Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

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Chuck Garey Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 173 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Block Paint? I've also seen it @ ome Depot

05-08-2014, 11:31 AM	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,410 Likes: 507 Liked 329 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Block Paint? also get the brush paint on NOT the aerosol AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY---the surfaces must be absolutely clean or the paint will loosen up and peel off---Eastwood sells it think Grainger or McMaster Carr might also otherwise try an electrical motor rebuilding shop they might have it too-- Costs about $40-50 PER QUART

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Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,999 Likes: 63 Liked 772 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Block Paint? I have always used brush on Rustoleum. I have had blocks and heads that survived hot tanks.

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SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Block Paint? Why not just polish the lifter valley with cartridge rolls? No paint to chip off.

05-09-2014, 05:17 PM	#10
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Block Paint? ^^^ The material most often used in lifter valleys is called Glyptal. It isn't really paint. It's an epoxy sealer that isn't effected by oil, fuel or pretty much anything. They keep talking about surface prep because once it sets up it's on for good. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394