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Offline sdefoor

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Paint Engine before or after assembly
« on: January 11, 2018, 12:51:11 PM »
I've been debating on this question. I have completely disassembled the engine but trying to decide whether its best to paint the cases before or after I reassemble it. On one hand it will be much easier due to the weight of the engine if I do it before assembly but on the other hand what if it gets scratched up during assembly. what say you..
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Offline fireman1073

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Re: Paint Engine before or after assembly
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2018, 01:24:37 PM »
with cars i have done i usually paint engines before assembly, to me it looks more detailed

the gasket edges and bolts stand out as better defined if that makes sense

on my 75 750k i vapor blasted and left it bare

Steve
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Offline calj737

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Re: Paint Engine before or after assembly
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2018, 01:51:02 PM »
Before. Touch it up if you scratch it.
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Re: Paint Engine before or after assembly
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2018, 01:55:45 PM »
Before....ditto the gasket look and touching up
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