Painting the case

[Gripdana]

I am getting ready to paint the case. What have others done to the flywheel side? Paint it or leave it?

[SonexN76ET]

Dana, I painted the back of my case but most of that paint is covered by the accessory case. I don't think you need to paint anything inside the outer ring as that is not visible when mounted. Very little of the back of the case is visible.

I had to paint my engine twice. The first time I used automotive engine spray paint and that peeled off during construction.

The second time I used the Hoover Method using a thin coat of paint by brush thinned out with gasoline (50/50 mix). This coat has endured well. Several other builders recommended this approach. You can learn more on Bob Hoover's VW website.

[SonexN76ET]

Any other suggestions out there on how to paint your magnesium engine case on the Aerovee?

[falvarez]

I used the "Barbecue Black" paint for repainting grills. My engine hasn't flown yet, but it seems to be holding up just fine so far.

[Bryan Cotton]

Has anybody not painted their case? I am looking at all that masking and I'm losing enthusiasm. I never saw a painted case in a bug.

[Sonex1517]

Mine is not painted Bryan. I did not see the point in doing so.

No issues so far and I sure do not expect any.


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[Brett]

I have one painted and one not painted. Can't see what difference the paint would make. Looking at the two engines I prefer the unpainted one.

[mike.smith]

Has anybody not painted their case? I am looking at all that masking and I'm losing enthusiasm. I never saw a painted case in a bug.

I painted mine Chevy Engine Orange. I LOVE the color, but after time it does start flaking off.

[Bryan Cotton]

Sold- the BBQ needed some paint anyway.

[vwglenn]

I usually don't paint my cases. Most of the other stuff I use heigh temp flat or matte black. Actual BBQ paint seems to hold up better than the stuff you get in the auto parts stores.