What's new
Van's Air Force

Don't miss anything! Register now for full access to the definitive RV support community.

Painting a Cold Sump

cdeerinck

Well Known Member
I am adding a Superior Cold Sump (it looks like anodized gold) to my IO-360 Thunderbolt engine (painted black and red).

Aesthetics aside, are there any reasons for or against painting the sump?

Last week while at Lycoming Engine School (which was excellent by the way), I was told that Lycoming just uses straight up enamel paint (no brand was mentioned).

If I do end up painting it, do I just get any engine enamel?
Does anyone know of a paint that matches Lycoming Thunderbolt Red?
 
I painted mine and it looks as good as the day I painted it after 4 years of flying! I used Dupli-Color Engine Enamel purchased from an Auto Parts Store.

2jdgjk1.jpg
[/IMG]

https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-EDE160507-Ceramic-Engine-Paint/dp/B001DKQ41A/ref=asc_df_B001DKQ41A/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid={creative}&hvpos={adposition}&hvnetw=o&hvrand={random}&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl={devicemodel}&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584207577464404&psc=1[/URL]
 
Recently did the same, elected to leave it bare aluminum, improved heat transfer and easier to find oil leaks should they occur.
 
Back
Top