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Red Mark · 06-09-2011, 06:37 PM

I suppose I could look this-up in a reference book, but I happen to be on-line now. What is the correct paint color for the starter motor? Engine green or black? Thanks!

gunmetal blue · 06-09-2011, 06:44 PM

Black

Tom Wesenberg · 06-09-2011, 09:04 PM

And it looks better if it isn't thick and super shiney, like some I've seen. A couple of thin coats from a spray can of gloss black will look good.

31Tudor · 06-10-2011, 03:15 PM

The new Restoration Guidlines states, "All starters were painted black. The color varied from satin to semi-gloss".

JpMotorsports · 03-07-2014, 08:06 PM

Lack is nice

billwill · 03-07-2014, 08:19 PM

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Ive never seen anything but black

Purdy Swoft · 03-07-2014, 08:40 PM

I paint mine semi gloss-satin black.

LopezCarguy · 03-08-2014, 07:44 PM

I've been using Rustoleum satin black thinned with Acetone to spray, can leave in gun for small parts...it has the correct patina for most frame and running gear parts, plus generator and starter...

Charlie Stephens · 03-08-2014, 08:09 PM

Be sure not to paint the surface that contacts the flywheel housing as it is part of the ground path. And yes, it is black.

Charlie Stephens

06-09-2011, 06:37 PM	#1
Red Mark Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan (Thumb area) Posts: 20	Correct Paint Color for Starter I suppose I could look this-up in a reference book, but I happen to be on-line now. What is the correct paint color for the starter motor? Engine green or black? Thanks!

06-09-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
gunmetal blue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Indiana Posts: 366	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter Black

06-09-2011, 09:04 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter And it looks better if it isn't thick and super shiney, like some I've seen. A couple of thin coats from a spray can of gloss black will look good.

06-10-2011, 03:15 PM	#4
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter The new Restoration Guidlines states, "All starters were painted black. The color varied from satin to semi-gloss".

03-07-2014, 08:06 PM	#5
JpMotorsports Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Clinton Twp, MI Posts: 82	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter Lack is nice __________________ WANTED MODEL T TOURING CAR UP TO 1925 WANTED 28 OR 29 FORD MODEL A TUDOR OR FORDOR 1972 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE 1969 CHEVELLE/MALIBU- SOLD 2003 MONTE CARLO SS PACE CAR EDITION # 841 OF 1401- SOLD

03-07-2014, 08:19 PM	#6
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ive never seen anything but black

03-07-2014, 08:40 PM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter I paint mine semi gloss-satin black.

03-08-2014, 07:44 PM	#8
LopezCarguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lopez Island, Wa. Posts: 276	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter I've been using Rustoleum satin black thinned with Acetone to spray, can leave in gun for small parts...it has the correct patina for most frame and running gear parts, plus generator and starter... __________________ The only thing worth learning is what you learn after you know it all !!

03-08-2014, 08:09 PM	#9
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: Correct Paint Color for Starter Be sure not to paint the surface that contacts the flywheel housing as it is part of the ground path. And yes, it is black. Charlie Stephens