Posted this in the hot rod section and got a little bit of response, but since it's specifically paint related, maybe I'll have better luck here...
Just picked up a 327 that was built in June of this year, the only problem is they painted the block and healds with a thin coat of gloos black high temp paint.
I really want it to be a nice bright chevy orange...this engines going in a 32 hi-boy that wont have a hood, so it's really going to be the centerpiece of this car.
I've been told you don't want a thick coat of paint, 'cause that's when they start peeling and flaking.
What is the best way for me to proceed (specifically as to preparing the currently painted block)...hit it with a scotchbrite pad to scuff it up and then spray over the black? Try to remove the black with thinner?
And what type of paints have you had the best luck with, I've heard Eastwood, Duplicolor...anybody had any experience with POR 15? That one you brush on; seems like that would create a thicker finish (potential peeling problems?)