I would like to spray a clear coat on my recently painted engine. Has anyone done this and could you recommend a type of clear coat? Thanks for the help. :D

Plasti-cote makes a clear engine enamel in rattle cans....

Why clear coat it anyway? I think if you used a good quality high heat engine paint that should be good enough IMO. I don't think you would gain anything and I don't trust those rattle can clear coats not to yellow out when exposed to prolonged heat.
Scott

What I was hoping for was an easy way to keep the engine clean. Thought by using a clear coat you could easily wipe it down with a damp cloth. Perhaps this will not work. :confused: Thanks for the help,guys.

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Wurth makes a good professional spray can lacquer for auto use. Bonus is it's about 70 degree semigloss so its not overpowering.

Arno
Trying to ressurect my 68 RS/SS BB Rag

I've used PPG base coat clear coat on engine block with no problems at all. I don't know if it cleans any easier, but it does look good if you want it to shine.
Good Luck

I too used the same (sikkens) clear on engines as i used on exterior body parts and never had problems....

Clear coating a newly painted engine is the way to go! I've used Plastikote clear engine enamel on all my engines for years. It definitely adds to the look, keeps the engine cleaner by filling small surface variations that oil & dirt are attracted to & makes it easier to clean with just a rag. You can be pretty liberal with the coats too with no concern for cracking or peeling later. It works well on natural aluminum parts also (i.e. alternator).

To all, thanks very much for everyone's help.Will probably give the clear coat a try. :D

Originally posted by RealSS396:
It works well on natural aluminum parts also (i.e. alternator). Would it hold up on an aluminum intake?
I guess it wouldn't be too tough to remove if things didn't go too well. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/sad/nixweiss.gif

I did mine.. See my signature.

Wacky

Originally posted by RealSS396:
Clear coating a newly painted engine is the way to go! I've used Plastikote clear engine enamel on all my engines for years. It definitely adds to the look, keeps the engine cleaner by filling small surface variations that oil & dirt are attracted to & makes it easier to clean with just a rag. You can be pretty liberal with the coats too with no concern for cracking or peeling later. How do you get that plastikote to fill anything? There are virutually no solids in those cans. For instance you can fill about 7-8 spray cans out of a quart of clear. Not trying to argue with you and if you have had good luck with it Great. I have just seen some yellowing problems which mainly show up on light colors or aluminum. It probably would not be noticed on dark colors.
Scott