After hours and hours of cleaning, the engine was finally ready for a makeover. In this video, I prep, prime and paint the engine and then grind the edges of the cooling fins.
I love the idea of using a Dremel to grind the edges of the fins. That detail really makes things pop. I never would've thought about that. But about your comment on the VHT engine paint, how it didn't seem to cure properly and nicks with the slightest touch, did you ever figure that out? Would you use VHT again?
I've since learned that it needs to heat cycled to properly cure. Pretty sure that's on the can too if I'd bothered to read it! We'll see what happens when I get around to firing it up!
Nice work!
I love the idea of using a Dremel to grind the edges of the fins. That detail really makes things pop. I never would've thought about that. But about your comment on the VHT engine paint, how it didn't seem to cure properly and nicks with the slightest touch, did you ever figure that out? Would you use VHT again?
I've since learned that it needs to heat cycled to properly cure. Pretty sure that's on the can too if I'd bothered to read it! We'll see what happens when I get around to firing it up!
@@MikeMitchum How did the paint cure after the heat cycles?
What finish paint did you use? Thanks! Looks great!
I used VHT engiine enamel.