PMA Engine Enamel Paint Red Aerosol 500ml (PCPA1040)

Description

Genuine PMA · Part no. PCPA1040

Safety: Danger. Extremely flammable aerosol. Pressurised container: may burst if heated. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist. Read the label before use.

PMA Engine Enamel Paint in red is an aerosol gloss enamel for engine blocks, rated to resist heat up to 150°C. It is an alkyd paint that grips well and resists petrol, chemicals and UV, for freshening up a block during a rebuild or a tidy-up of the engine bay.

Good to know

• Can it go on the exhaust manifold? No. An engine block runs much cooler than the exhaust manifold, so engine enamel suits the block but not the exhaust; manifolds need a very high temperature paint.
• Why is it slow to dry? As an alkyd enamel it is touch-dry after about 180 minutes, and PMA gives 24 hours before it is completely dry or ready for another coat, so plan the job across two days.
• Can I paint the block in the car? You can, but only on a cold engine: degrease it thoroughly, mask hoses, wiring, sensors and labels, and work with the bonnet up and the space well ventilated.

Which one?

For manifolds and exhausts, PMA Vht Paint Clear (PCPA1039) or Simoniz Red VHT Paint (SIMVHT23D), both rated to 800°C; Autotek Engine Enamel Red (ATOOEER500) is another engine red, rated to 140C.

Key features

• Red engine enamel, aerosol
• Heat resistant up to 150°C
• For engine blocks
• Petrol, chemical and UV resistant
• Gloss alkyd finish

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