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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I'm looking for a suitable black paint for the block & cylinder head on my 400NA Superdream.
I know you can spray aerosol paint into a lid then use a brush, ideally I want to use paint from a tin for a decent covering.
I might spray a final top coat using a rattle can if needed.

Some  paints marketed as engine paint are fine for water cooled engines, air cooled engines run hotter so I need some pointers please.

Any advice/links as to a suitable product/supplier is welcome.
Anyone used this?
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exvalvesetdabbler:
It used to be called cylinder black that I used on the barrel of my fizzie. Guess there's a modern equivalent around somewhere. Not sure what the finish would be like  though as it's intended for crusty/gnarly cast iron barrels.

Or have a look on frost, they carry a wide range of stuff not found in the usual sheds.

Regards
Dave.

taysidedragon:
Granville Cylinder Black in satin finish is still available from autostores and ebay, Halfords do their own version as well, but I've not tried it.

Rayzerman:
For touch-up years ago on my Magna, I used barbecue paint that came in a squeeze bottle.

Laverda Dave:
I would be careful using a brush on paint Ted and especially black. The thickness of a brush on paint will be a lot thicker than spray on paint, will be difficult to apply evenly between the fins that could result in a thick coating close to the barrel/combustion chamber area and this may affect the cooling properties of the engine. Black will also hold more of the combustion heat in.

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