The Ford Barn

gary678* · 07-26-2021, 07:00 AM

How soon after an engine painting (Snyders Green) can I start the engine without affecting the paint ? Thanks! GD

Jim Baskin III Pa. · 07-26-2021, 07:16 AM

If you waited more than 24hrs you
have more patience than I do.

big job · 07-26-2021, 08:48 AM

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No problem just run the engine up to around 90 95 degrees shut down walk away. Whats the difference paint it out side with the sun beating on it and maybe reach 100 degrees or more. 'baked enamel' LOL

07-26-2021, 07:00 AM	#1
gary678* Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 174	Starting engine after painting How soon after an engine painting (Snyders Green) can I start the engine without affecting the paint ? Thanks! GD

07-26-2021, 07:16 AM	#2
Jim Baskin III Pa. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lock Haven Pa. Posts: 252	Re: Starting engine after painting If you waited more than 24hrs you have more patience than I do.

07-26-2021, 08:48 AM	#3
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,268	Re: Starting engine after painting Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) No problem just run the engine up to around 90 95 degrees shut down walk away. Whats the difference paint it out side with the sun beating on it and maybe reach 100 degrees or more. 'baked enamel' LOL