Hi Darren
If you decide to go ahead with removing the paint from your block can I
suggest you possibly look at sodablasting as an option.
This method was recently mentioned at our local SAA Chapter meeting (NZ
Sport Aircraft Association) and one of the members wrote an article for the
Chapter news
Bob Hoovers blog on Painting the VW block:
http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/vw-engine-paint.html
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Glenn Martin,
KR2 N1333A,
Biloxi, MS
I know almost everyone paints their blocks but it is not a good idea.The paint
helps retain heat in the block.
> From: pilotp...@rogers.com
> To: kr...@mylist.net
> Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:34:43 -0400
> Subject: KR> Does a VW block need paint?
>
> My old 1835vw has peel
Hi John,
The std beetle block is mag ally although there may be non mag cases out
there.Mag cases should definitely be painted as moisture dissolves magnesium
which gradually weakens the case. That's why mag wheels are always painted.
Possibly not an issue in El Paso.
See the following
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Darren,
As a long time VW builder (40 years) I recommend you remove the paint. All
paint acts as an insulator to some degree and the last thing a VW needs is
more heat. I have always kept my engines bare and those of my customers.
John
El Paso
In a message dated 8/30/2011 9:33:10 P.M. Mount
My old 1835vw has peeling paint on it.
Is it really necessary to have the block painted?
Is there any safe way to strip it off or is a wire brush my only option
besides a walnut shell blaster?
Darren
C-GGGW
KR2 Cambridge Ont.
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