Engine paint

[Captain Ralph]

I have seen alot of rebuilt engines that used rattle cans and got spray all over the hoses along with many that used the old hoses. It looks so much better to replace those hoses and start over fresh with everything.

There is nothing uglier than the aerosol overhaul.

I did not strip down my engines but washed them well and wrapped foil around my hoses. Airless sprayer 15 years ago.
Now every chip gets cleaned, Ospho'd if needed and brush touch up. They look good.

I still dream of what Mr Clarkson did.

[52CMY]

There is nothing uglier than the aerosol overhaul.I did not strip down my engines but washed them well and wrapped foil around my hoses. Airless sprayer 15 years ago.Now every chip gets cleaned, Ospho'd if needed and brush touch up. They look good.

An Airless sprayer sounds useful—what size/brand sprayer do recommend & did you spray Rustoleum or a more exotic paint?