Well I was cleaning my block today (b16SIRII block) and when I was finished degreasing it I wasn't happy because it didn't get as clean as I wanted it. SO I was thinking of panting it has anyone done this? Does it look good? Anyone have pics. of there painted blocks. Thanks guys.

 

use a high temp paint for engine blocks

 

What would be involved in steam cleaning it. I know that they do it to used cars but I have no idea what I would need to do this.

 

I think he means beadblasting.......but yea use some high temp aluminum/or black engine paint.......no biggy

 

use brake cleaner, it get anything off anything!

 

or carb cleaner

 

I just finished cleaning a B18 block with a foaming Gunk engine degreaser, it works great. Oh, and a brush works wonders also.

Mike

 

Use Oil Eater (dats tha brand name), u can purchase it at any Auto parts store, it works great

 

i used orange foam cleaner, engine degreaser, and silver spray paint(not heat type) and my motor looks brand-new. the reason i used non heat resistant paint is because i didnt want the glossyness and bright silver spray painted color to show i wanted more of a stock block steam-cleaned color and thats what happened. it basically stained the black stains silverish grey

 

Any pics?

 

lazy people opt for paint lol jk.. ( well not really )

polish the the **** out of it.. if you want a clean finish.. its aluminum .

the paint will start to chip if you dont bake it propertly.

just my 2 cents.. cuz i love the finish you can get out of aluminum

 

will post some once my car gets out of the shop