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Re: [GMCnet] Engine paint? [message #320826 is a reply to message #320800]

Sat, 22 July 2017 07:37

USAussie

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I WILL every time I open the hatch! :-)

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Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808

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Unless the engine is going into a museum or a concours auto show, who is going to see it?
Who cares?

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Re: [GMCnet] Engine paint? [message #320833 is a reply to message #320826]

Sat, 22 July 2017 11:01

Ken Burton

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When Dean and Cherie had their engine rebuilt, the rebuilder called and asked what color they wanted it to be. Cherie told me she thought about making it pink.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: Engine paint? [message #320839 is a reply to message #320759]

Sat, 22 July 2017 12:59

bryant374

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Location: Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

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A supplier of auto restoration supplies Bill Hirsch has, Engine Enamel Hi-Temp - High Gloss

P/N E-8124 Old's Metallic Blue correct color for MotorHome 455's

Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
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Re: Engine paint? [message #320871 is a reply to message #320759]

Sun, 23 July 2017 07:25

eagleman 73 Sequoia 26

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Registered: July 2017
Location: Virginia Beach

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the general opinion is that my faded, teal looking, non-metallic looking dull old engine paint was really once the metallic "Oldsmobile Blue" as used on the car engines of 1973. So, I'll continue with Eastwood's "51683ZP Olds 455 Blue Engine Paint". I really like Eastwood's ceramic engine paint because it goes on so easily and flows so well. 3 coats on the intake and the can still looks full. It's not cheap, but (other than the metallic streaks from brushing) looks good. The only down side is that the paint is so reflective that you keep finding "holidays" to touch up that really aren't "holidays" but reflections. clean up is easy using the ever present brake cleaner.
Thanks to everyone for the input. a photo link of the painted intake is above and I'll post a photo of what ever else I decide to paint on the engine when I'm done.

Late note: removed the engine sticker on the left valve cover to see original paint and "Presto!!" .... it's blue metalic.

John 73" Sequoia Virginia Beach, VA.

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