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04-05-2021, 12:26 PM | #1 |
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Engine Paint Color
Morning all ... Just picked up this 31' Tudor .. (my first non High perf era car) ..
The car needs some deep cleaning after a loooong nap and I am looking to repaint parts as they are fixed/replaced/refreshed. Looking to keep the car as original as possible and retain its patina(ish) finish .. Unfortunately I am unable to find an authoritative source on the color used to paint the engine. Any insight on the color and where to purchase will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance -Mike |
04-05-2021, 12:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
I like Snyder's engine paint. Available in both rattle can and brush. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword
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04-05-2021, 12:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
Thanks for the quick response ... saw different greens in a few different pics and wanted to make sure .... Paint costs 8.95 and shipping 14.95 ... gonna have to look more locally
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04-05-2021, 12:59 PM | #4 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
Order several items together.
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04-05-2021, 01:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
Where are you more locally? Maybe someone can make a suggestion if they knew your location...
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04-05-2021, 01:22 PM | #6 |
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https://www.hirschauto.com/ENGINE-EN...ART/FOR%20GRN/
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04-05-2021, 01:40 PM | #7 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
There are a lot of versions of the engine green, but in my experience the differences are subtle unless you're at a show or a restoration shop and looking at six cars lined up next to each other. I've heard that Hirsch is the gold standard, but you pay more for it.
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04-05-2021, 01:56 PM | #8 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
Good point ... I updated the profile to reflect same.
Thanks for looking out. |
04-05-2021, 02:31 PM | #9 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
Do a quick once over and I am sure you will come up with a list of parts needed. That of course will affect overall shipping costs. Shipping one item is expensive. Make sure you get enough paint in the first order.
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04-05-2021, 03:37 PM | #10 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
Get the brush on paint from Snyder's, looks better than spray and easier to use.
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04-05-2021, 05:34 PM | #11 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
I have used Rust-oleum Gloss Black, Navy Blue and Hunter Green.
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04-06-2021, 10:46 AM | #12 | |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
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04-06-2021, 03:47 PM | #13 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
I have similar problem, but engine has some rust. Do I use rust dissolver or similar product to take some rust away or just wirebrush it before painitng.
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04-07-2021, 06:35 PM | #14 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
I used a small Harbor Frieght steel wire brush, came in a 3 pack, steel, nylon and brass brushes. After wiping the engine off I used a little laquer thinner to prep for painting. I used a small HF sponge brush for painting.
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04-07-2021, 07:58 PM | #15 |
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Re: Engine Paint Color
My engine
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