Painting Cub Cadet Engine - how are the nice ones done?

RTR · Aug 24, 2022

I m getting ready to paint a Kohler engine on a cub cadet 1450 and want to get opinions on what the "pro restorations" have on them. I don t want the paint to burn off quickly and want it to look good considering the time I put in it. I m wanting the paint the engine black as it was from the factory (quiet line 1450 with Kohler K321 AQS engine). I m thinking semi-gloss black will look the best. Didn t know if I needed to get quality acrylic enamel with hardener from the body store or if I should use high heat header paint in spray can (high quality VHT brand product) , or if I should use rustoleum paint in HVLP spray gun with Hardener ??

RTR · Aug 26, 2022

Anybody??

560Dennis · Aug 26, 2022

I dont recommend hardener with rust oleum. Drys pretty fast

If your showing , it powder coat it .,

With hvlp guns I only used the majic from TSC they sell once with majic hardener , turned out good on a Farmall .

What I suggest

RTR · Aug 26, 2022

I personally don't like the Majic Paint, so that is out. Didn't know if I should be using a special paint since it is an engine and will get hot.

showcrop · Aug 26, 2022

(quoted from post at 11:30:13 08/26/22) I personally don't like the Majic Paint, so that is out. Didn't know if I should be using a special paint since it is an engine and will get hot.

Yes the engine will get hot, but way, way below the temperature that will cause problems with your paint.

Painting Cub Cadet Engine - how are the nice ones done?

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