Well i have the block fresh from the machine shop so its clean and ready for what ever.I want to get this put together like tomarrow but i dont want to not rush it and get the block looking nice..I am trying to stay away from the silver spray paint..I did my ls/vtec that way and i dont like it.I have even thought about polishing it and using some clear coat but that woould take forever.I thought you could powder coat a motor..I just wonder how it looks in the long run..I guess i will pm jobobclark and see what he says..He has done great jobs with my valve covers over the years..