Got Tips for Fireproof Paint for C-185?

[MarekBocanek]

Hi.
So I’m knee-deep in a cool project restoring a ’73 C-185, and I hit a little snag. I need to repaint the firewall and the inside of the engine cowls. Anyone got the lowdown on some fireproof or fire-resistant paint that can handle the heat in the engine compartment? I want something that’ll stick around for the long haul. Appreciate any tips!

Thanks. Marek.

 

[Toga Cruiser]

Hi.
So I’m knee-deep in a cool project restoring a ’73 C-185, and I hit a little snag. I need to repaint the firewall and the inside of the engine cowls. Anyone got the lowdown on some fireproof or fire-resistant paint that can handle the heat in the engine compartment? I want something that’ll stick around for the long haul. Appreciate any tips!

Thanks. Marek.

 

[Toga Cruiser]

They sell high temp paint or exhaust system paint. And probably any 2 part epoxy would work. BUT I personally would leave it unpainted. Firewall should be stainless. Any paint you put there is going to be subjected to high temp and oil and grime and that takes its toll over time.
Soon you have a dull dirty looking paint job in side and lots of labor to maintain it.

But keep asking and looking around there may be some one who has a better idea.

 

[david hillberg]

no such thing as fire proof. clean and prime and seal it with a lite coat

 

[TKiernan]

Ranthane will handle firewall heat, and is chemical resistant to all fluids that could be associated with engine spillage or blow by.