ehall

looks good Frank.

macnewma

Frank and others that have painted their blocks, what are you using to mask off the areas that are either internal or gasket surfaces?

zerMATT951

From the looks of that photo - nothing

macnewma

It looked like there was paint on the oil cooler mating surface, but I didn't want to assume. I'm not so sure that is what you want. Chunks of silver paint floating through your oil probably isn't ideal. Frank, did you paint those surfaces?

Frank@Work

I did not paint the internals of the engine (have a look at the thermostat housing location on the engine in the picture, you can clearly see it's not shiny).

I used tape and papers to mask the internals of. This took me more time than the actual painting of the engine. I had the balance shaft covers on the engine while painting.

macnewma

I can see that now. The difference in shine is very subtle. I just didn't want you to mess up your motor. Post some pics when you have it all built up and shiny. Good luck.

Crazy Eddie

Sorry for this late post, as I have been a bit buried lately.
It's to late for Frank now ( btw it looks real good ) but I had some really nice success with an engine paint called Plastic Kote ...
I didn't use it on the engine but on the sway bar and I was pretty impressed.
I also tried Dupi-Color but I kept getting a eggshell like finish on the parts I painted
If I had to go with a paint again I would give Plastic Kote a shot.... JMHO
All the best
Regards
Ed

Zero10

Hey, has anybody ever polished their engine? *ducks*

I am contemplating polishing my intake manifold and other bits, and the engine block seemed like the next natural step

Crazy Eddie

PM me if you are crazy enough to do any of those steps
Trust me, you don't want to go there ...
Out sourcing is the answer, in a nut shell !!
Best regards
Ed

Zero10

Hahahaha, I am a few steps past crazy. I have a spare block in the basement I can experiment on.... I think I have an idea!!
It would have to be clearcoated, because I'd imagine that it will tarnish/oxidize pretty quickly though...

Crazy Eddie

I just like you and would hate to see you suffer like so many of us have when thinking it a good idea to polish this and polish that. I was down that road and from experience unless you are in prison and have nothing else better to do than keeping yourself busy when you are not looking over your ***.
I can see
I can tell you, that dollar for dollar, it's cheaper to send it out to the right place ...
A block may not be a good example because of the weight and since the place I am thinking of is in LA, CA
When you factor in the time and cost of materials, it's a no win prop. to do it yourself.
Small jobs, yes big jobs like intake manifolds NO!!
Regards
Ed

Zero10

Perhaps there is a local place who can do the work?....
I see your point. However winter has finally struck, and again I am car-crazy. The 951 is parked and I have been driving the golf for weeks now, just staring at the 951....
It is making me crazy. Almost crazy enough to do something like this.
I plan to pick up a power buffer and some compound and try it on a few parts to see how it turns out.

SchnellerUmsetzer

The Sheite looks fine to me big guy slap it toghether slap it in and drive the Pee wadden a out it. Besides it is a Porsche after about 5000 miles it will leek oil no matter what you do.

ehall

It is...a very large and natural step towards the looney bin! don't feel bad though, you'll have atleast one friend there. Eddie has his own wing.

Crazy Eddie

That man speaks the truth !!!!