Motor Coater Engine Paint - Engine Paint

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Motor Coater Overview

Motor Coater is easy to apply, offers superb coverage, and yields a self-leveling (brushable) professional looking finish.

Motor Coater colors are an exact match for the original color offering a rich, deep factory finish.

Motor Coater is very durable protecting your engine from chips, chemicals, and heat.

Your engine will be a show stopper at this DIY price ... too bad it's kept under the hood!

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Motor Coater Video Overview

Motor Coater Features

Fast-drying
High Performance
Extremely High Gloss
High Quality Acrylic Enamel
Brush Marks Flow Out
Withstands Temperatures up to 450°F
Matches OEM Standards
Will Not Blister, Flake, Crack or Peel
Oil, Transmission Fluid, and Gas Resistant
Great for Brake Calipers Too!

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Motor Coater Kit - Engine Enamel and Engine Paint

Motor Coater Applications

Car • Tractor • Boat • Motorcycle • ATV • Lawn Mower • Power Plants • Chainsaws

Automotive Colors: Chevy Orange, Gloss Black, Aluminum, Ford Corporate Blue, T-Bird Red, Pontiac Metallic Blue, White, Street Hemi Orange, Fire Red, Ford Dark Blue, Daytona Yellow, Velvet Black, Ford Green, Chrysler Blue, Cadillac Dark Blue, Race Hemi Orange, Olds Gold, Olds Bronze, Chevy Blue,Pontiac Light Blue, Buick Green Late, Buick Red Late, MG Green, Buick Turquoise, Chrysler Turquoise, Austin Healey Moss Green Metallic, MG Maroon, Chevy Grey, Chevy Dark Charcoal,64-67 Rampart Red,68 Caravelle Metallic Blue,69-72 AMC Engine Metallic Blue,73-81 AMC Engine Blue,Torch Red.

Diesel Engine Colors: Detroit Diesel Alpine Green, Old Cummins Gold, Cummins Beige, Cat Yellow

Motor Coater - Engine Enamel and Engine Paint

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Good To At Least 1200F?

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Motor Coater Coverage

12oz Aerosol or Pint is Usually Enough to do an Automotive Entire Engine.

A Quart is usually enough to do a Diesel Engine.

Motor Coater Colors

NOTE: If you want to see an exact color, please request a color sample HERE.

Motor Coater Color Notes:

Chevy Orange: 55', 57'-75' V-8"s
T-Bird Red: OEM engine color, not body color.
Ford Corporate Blue: 67'-on with 302 Engine
Pontiac Metallic Blue: 66'-72'
Pontiac Light Blue: Also a perfect match for 78'-81' GM Corporate Blue
Street Hemi Orange: 66'-71' 426 Street Hemis, 70'-71' 383 & 440 Hi-Performance, 70'-71' 340
Race Hemi Orange: 62'-64' 413 & 426 Max Wedge, 64'-65' 426 Race Hemis
Ford Dark Blue: 41'-48'
Chrysler Blue: 73'-83'

Olds Gold: 64'-67' 330 CI & 68'-76' 350 CI
Olds Bronze: 65'-69' 400 CI
Cadillac Dark Blue: 49'-76'
Chevy Blue: 54'-62' 6 Cylinder & 53' Auto
Pontiac Light Blue: 59'-65'
Buick Green Late: 53'-65'
Buick Red Late: 66'-71'
MG Green: 45'-48' TC Engine & Firewall
Buick Turquoise: All 42'-52' & some 53' Spec
Chrysler Turquoise: All 383-440 Big Block / 62'-71'

*Colors will vary based on your monitor settings.

Motor Coater Directions & Technical Information

Motor Coater Before/After Picture

Engine Paint - Engine Enamel - Caliper Paint

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Smoooth

The Motor Coater sprays out so smoothly. Great coverage and a beautiful finish when dry. Makes me look like I know what I'm doing.

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Reviewed by: Charles S. from Savannah GA on 9/27/2022

MototCoater for Radiators

Product went on like a breeze! Easy to work with and end result is great. Before and after pics

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Reviewed by: Tony M. from Philadelphia, PA on 9/13/2022

1977 MGB Project

It has to be the best engine paint I've ever used. Went on and covered easy. I am verry pleased. No pics now, it's still a work in progress. Thanks, RJ

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Reviewed by: Ron Jones from League City, Texas on 7/26/2022

Engine Kit…

Never in my years have I used a paint system like this! I did it by the book, as the complete instructions suggested, unbelievable results!! Thank you, KBS!!

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Reviewed by: Michael Begley (SportsFab Muscle Cars) from Milford Michigan on 5/27/2022

Barber Pole - Looks As Good As Powder Coat

Refinished 1930's Koken-Paidar barber pole. The white porcelain was good condition when cleaned up. The red post/base was heavy rusted with paint chips. Wire brushed and painted it with 6039 Fire Red Motor Coater . now it looks as good as powder coated..

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Reviewed by: Frank A from bound Brook, NJ on 4/23/2022

AMC paint

Best dam engine paint I ever used

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Reviewed by: Blue GTO from Warren Michigan on 4/8/2022

Paint with perfect coverage.

I really liked it and recommend it, this paint has a perfect coverage and the result is fantastic.

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Reviewed by: Anderson Matos from Orlando on 3/1/2022

Great Product

Best engine coating I have every installed. Getting the frame coating kit next.

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Reviewed by: Randall Weaver from Corryton,TN on 2/16/2022

the best i have known !!!!

amazing results !!!!! i will buy again !!! thank you !!!

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Reviewed by: BENJAMIN ACEVEDO from El Paso on 12/28/2021

My new go to...

I’ve tried a few coating over the years and I really liked the simplicity and effectiveness of this coating. It was a pretty big commitment using this on a race kart frame. Found a a red that closely matched the factory Birel red (Torch Red) and added some good quality red flake. Turned out well. Still haven’t put the diamond coat but will post pictures in that review.

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Reviewed by: Chris G. from Indy, IN on 11/17/2021

Great engine coating enamel

Great consistency for brush painting with excellent coverage. Good range of colors & Rampart Red was a good match for the original crankcase color on my 1934 MG. Good value.

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Reviewed by: Britcar34 from Jonesborough TN on 8/24/2021

high gloss paint

easy to put on looks real nice when dry.

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Reviewed by: Richard J Zoch from PUEBLO WEST on 7/14/2021

Very pleased

Used on a freshly rebuilt Pontiac that had been painted wrong color. Even without ideal spraying (gun tip too small) and less then ideal prep (previously painted motor) results look amazing. Only time will tell on durability bit if any thing givea me trouble I would blame on my prep. Products has a ton of solids in it should be no issue

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Reviewed by: Matt from Churubusco, In on 7/6/2021

Looking Good!

KBS spray Hemi orange applied great and looks really good!

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Reviewed by: Modoo from McHenry IL on 5/25/2021

fire red calipers

awesome paint

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Reviewed by: marvin from porterville ca on 1/23/2021

Love this stuff

This is a great product. I recommend this to all.

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Reviewed by: Robbie White from Tyler on 1/19/2021

56 nomad ls1 conversion

I've been using KBS coatings for years and they've never let me down. Great product and easy to use

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Reviewed by: Dan Coleman from Orange, Texas on 12/29/2020

Looks Great

Motor Coater engine paint was easy to spray and looks really good. Nice glossy finish. Highly recommend.

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Reviewed by: Tim W from Toledo, OH on 12/18/2020

Motor coater

Awesome paint

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Reviewed by: Rodger from DeGraff on 12/15/2020

Great product

I recently finished a complete engine bay restoration on my 1968 Oldsmobile 442 convertible. I decided to use Motor Coater because I really did not want to completely remove the engine and thought having the ability to brush the block would alleviate the overspray issue. I ended up spraying most of the engine and brushing only the hard to reach parts. Results exceeded my expectation. Motor Coater is a fantastic product that lays down think and smooth. I am hopeful the product will hold up over time. The bad: One of the 2 aerosol cans of Olds Bronze ordered had a valve issue and was unusable. After sending a video of the problematic can to customer service, I was sent a replacement...which ended up having the same problem. I was able to finish my project, but no offer to replace the 2nd defective can was made. I was a bit disappointed at $25/can.

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Reviewed by: Steve from Cheshire on 12/2/2020

Looks Incredibe

1925 Essex. First, primed the frame with your Red Oxide RustSeal. Then he used your Buick Red Motor Coater for the color. Then clear coated the Motor Coater with DiamondFinish Clear.

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Reviewed by: Melba C from CA on 12/1/2020

Great Product!!!

I love this paint! Has great coverage and easy to apply! Engine looks better than it came from the factory! It's great the correct colors are offered for AMC! This is the only type of paint I will ever use on engines! Highly recommended!

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Reviewed by: Logan S Orth from Burlington, IA on 12/1/2020

1988 Ford F 350

Excellent coverage. Drys fast with no die back in gloss

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Reviewed by: Jimmy Z from MIDDLEBURY on 11/12/2020

Chrysler Blue

The Chrysler Blue was a perfect match to the original on the engine. I finally found the engine paint that I needed.

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Reviewed by: Dodge guy from Lancaster on 9/20/2020

Motor Coater

Dimples and sharp edges show through light colors on cast iron. You will need two coats. Flows out well and sticks like crazy though. Durability, only time will tell.

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Reviewed by: Theodore Dana from Edmonds on 8/11/2020

Q: Is the motor coater UV resistant? Also can I apply Diamond clear on top of it?

Asked by: Marisa - 2/2/2014

A: Yes, Motor Coater is UV resistant. You can apply DiamondFinish Clear over cured Motor Coater for increased durability. Please do this after the Motor Coater has cured for 7 days.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (2/5/2014)

Q: do you have motor coater in aero? If yes how I can order it? Jan

Asked by: jan - 2/3/2014

A: We are in the process of rolling out some of the Motor Coater colors in a 12oz Aerosol Can. Check back often.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (2/5/2014)

Q: Looking to brush this on and wanted to know what type of thinning agent I would need?

Asked by: Dan - 7/22/2014

A: Thinning is not generally required but if needed 5%-10% is normally adequate. Use KBS #1 Thinner only which is a slow evaporating solvent.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (7/22/2014)

Q: Do you need to primer, or use a prep coating on the motor first?

Asked by: Bob - 2/17/2019

A: As long as the motor has been cleaned well with KBS Klean, you can simply apply Motor Coater with no primer necessary. If you need rust protection, we always recommend cleaning with KBS Klean, etching with RustBlast and then RustSeal (which can be brushed on) as the primer (at least 2 thin coats) and then Motor Coater. The other benefit to applying RustSeal before Motor Coater is that RustSeal helps to smooth out what is typically a rough surface of the motor making the Motor Coater look amazing when it is brushed over that newly smooth surface.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (2/17/2019)

Q: do i need a reducer for spray gun application ,how much, what type ?

Asked by: victor h - 12/3/2019

A: Motor Coater is extremely easy to spray. Thin Motor Coater 5-10% with KBS #1 Thinner or Xylene and Motor Coater is quite easy to spray.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: Does your motor coating need to be heat cured or will it completely cure after seven days? I was thinking about using it on an insulated smoker with a max temperature of 350 degree's and don't want a paint that gets sticky when using the cooker.

Asked by: Len - 12/28/2020

A: Motor Coater does not have to be heat cured. It is cured by ambient air.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: Can Motor Coater be applied to brake calipers?

Asked by: Mike - 6/26/2019

A: Yes, Motor Coater is ideal for brake calipers. Most people coating brake calipers will prime the prepped brake calipers with RustSeal before applying Motor Coater. This provides rust prevention and a really good looking finish.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: can motor coater be used as an exterior auto paint ?

Asked by: Michael - 2/15/2021

A: While Motor Coater was not developed to be an exterior paint for a car, Motor Coater is an exterior paint that is UV stable so it could be used for that type of application.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: What is the finish on this product is it super glossy?

Asked by: Paul - 3/26/2019

A: Except for Velvet Black, all other colors of Motor Coater offer a very glossy (shiny) finish.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: Looking for a gloss black for exhaust on a lanz Bulldog tractor. How much heat can this take?

Asked by: Robert - 4/1/2019

A: Motor Coater is good to 450F continuous.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: Hi what color of the motor coater engine paint is the lightest blue? I am looking for sky bluish.

Asked by: Brian - 5/4/2019

A: The easiest way to get the light blue you desire is to get some Ford Corporate Blue and White Motor Coater and mix them together until you get the shade of blue that you desire.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: Painting aluminum block and heads for Chevy Tracker, do I need anything special on the bare aluminum prior to using Motor Coater?

Asked by: Troy - 9/1/2019

A: No special prep is required for aluminum. Clean the aluminum surfaces well with KBS Klean. Then apply Motor Coater. Motor Coater adheres very well to aluminum surfaces.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: Up to what temperature??

Asked by: Vernon - 11/9/2019

A: Motor Coater is good to 450F continuous which is good for all water-cooled engine components and so much more.

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Answer provided by: Ben B (9/1/2021)

Q: What would the process be to motor coat an oil pan?

Asked by: Howard Z - 4/4/2020

A: Motor Coater is ideal for coating an oil pan. The process for application is the same as applying Motor Coater to an engine.

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Answer provided by: KBS Coatings (9/1/2021)

Q: Will this work on other car parts like spindle, upper A arms etc

Asked by: Alex - 2/28/2021

A: Yes, you can coat spindles, upper a arms and other car parts with Motor Coater.

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Q: Is the motor coater UV resistant? Also can I apply Diamond clear on top of it?

Q: do you have motor coater in aero? If yes how I can order it? Jan

Q: Looking to brush this on and wanted to know what type of thinning agent I would need?

Q: Do you need to primer, or use a prep coating on the motor first?

Q: do i need a reducer for spray gun application ,how much, what type ?

Q: Does your motor coating need to be heat cured or will it completely cure after seven days? I was thinking about using it on an insulated smoker with a max temperature of 350 degree's and don't want a paint that gets sticky when using the cooker.

Q: Can Motor Coater be applied to brake calipers?

Q: can motor coater be used as an exterior auto paint ?

Q: What is the finish on this product is it super glossy?

Q: Looking for a gloss black for exhaust on a lanz Bulldog tractor. How much heat can this take?

Q: Hi what color of the motor coater engine paint is the lightest blue? I am looking for sky bluish.

Q: Painting aluminum block and heads for Chevy Tracker, do I need anything special on the bare aluminum prior to using Motor Coater?

Q: Up to what temperature??

Q: What would the process be to motor coat an oil pan?

Q: Will this work on other car parts like spindle, upper A arms etc

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