Need to clean and repaint my engine block in my street car. Old paint is flaking off due to headgaskets seeping and the paint is flaking off.
What is a good engine paint that any of you have had good luck with?
And any what would you suggest as far as removing all the old flaky paint and for block prep? Would you suggest removing the heads, resealing and then painting the block?
I know these are some simple questions but I'm just looking for some good imput.

Thank you in advance
popper
John Lynch

I have gotten good life out of duplicolor in the rattle cans. My stuff is not a show car however, just a braket, 10.90, 9.90 beater.

Getting the engine cleaned off real well is gonna be a challenge with it in the car, (if that is your plan). Wire brush/wheel is great for removing flaking paint. After that, I like to wipe things down with blue paper shop towels and lacquer thinner. Then my final prep step is Brakleen. The regular chlorinated stuff, (which is non-flammable). The Non-Chlorinated variety IS flammable, so be super careful if you use it.
Best engine paint I ever found was Martin-Senour, (Napa used to sell it, not sure if they still do). After years of abuse, even a thorough hot-tanking session doesn't remove but about half of it.

Best paint is shoot it with vari prime (etch) then base it, clear it!

Been using this with good results....

https://www.jegs.com/p/VHT/VHT...amel/749305/10002/-1

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Best engine paint I ever found was Martin-Senour, (Napa used to sell it, not sure if they still do). After years of abuse, even a thorough hot-tanking session doesn't remove but about half of it.

Martin-Senour is the house brand of NAPA. You won't find that trade name anywhere else. I don't know who actually manufactures and packages it for NAPA. Also, the old disclaimer "past performance is no guarantee of future results" might be applicable here. With the green movement and regulatory warriors and the mandated reductions in VOC, and other constituents, you can bet the formula has changed significantly. However M-S is a good brand and is likely still competitive in current market. What's that? Johnny Bench says Krylon, no runs, no drips, no errors.