You can probably get the green stuff cheaper than Moss; I haven't
bought any for a while. mini Mania has it, and I've also imported it from
the UK as part of a larger order. Also look up Bill Hirsch paints in
the monster list.
I always wipe or spray metal surfaces with some sort of solvent just
before painting - A series blocks are pretty rough cast, but you can
probably soak a rag in mineral spirits and do a decent job. You *do*
want to get all the moisture and grease off before painting.
I *really really* like the VHT cast iron finish engine paint. It
goes on very well, sticks great, and looks just like freshly wire
brushed cast iron. I don't think it will hold up to headers, but I
use it for all the "bare metal" parts under hood these days.
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