You want your engine to shine when you pop the hood, don't you? For most hot-rodders, the engine is the whole point of building, driving, racing, or otherwise owning a kick-ass machine. But it's not ...

Those who want to fully customize their car might wonder if they can paint their engine block's lifter valley. Are there really no downsides to it?

A continuation of the engine restoration series, demonstrating how to paint the engine block using an affordable DIY paint booth setup, while offering tips for achieving a quality finish on a budget.