Engine Paint In Grey

[pontiacstogo]

I am thinking about painting the engine on the GS750 I just picked up. I was going to go with black but I am a little bit worried about how the paint will hold up around bolts or anywhere you would be tightening a bolt or screw. To the posters in the thread who have done this: How is your paint holding up around say your valve cover bolts and other places where you have removed/replaced the fasteners after the paint job?

I usually paint engines with as many of the covers removed as I can and try to avoid laying it on too thick. As long as the surface is prepared well, the finish isn't too thick, and it has time to dry, bolts shouldn't disturb or 'roll up' the paint when you reinstall them. A set of stainless allen bolts from Z1 (or others) always adds a nice finishing touch, particularly on a black engine.

 

[Turtleface]

I am thinking about painting the engine on the GS750 I just picked up. I was going to go with black but I am a little bit worried about how the paint will hold up around bolts or anywhere you would be tightening a bolt or screw. To the posters in the thread who have done this: How is your paint holding up around say your valve cover bolts and other places where you have removed/replaced the fasteners after the paint job?

How about using thin nylon washers where possible to help prevent marring the paint?