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chrisabes · 10-06-2016, 03:17 PM

Am about to install an overhauled engine but need to paint it first. I am aware that Ford Engine Green is the correct colour but am unable to find an equivalent colour in Australia. We are unable to import paint due to flight safety restrictions.
Any equivalent colour suggestions available in Australia would be appreciated.

SeaSlugs · 10-06-2016, 03:28 PM

I know there are some Aussies on here that would know. Maybe call one of the Aussie model a stores and see what they say.

Licensed to kill · 10-06-2016, 04:12 PM

I'm sure i read somewhere on this forum that John Deere green with a bit (I don't know how much) of black makes a good representation of the original ford engine green. Might be worth an experiment or two.

C26Pinelake · 10-06-2016, 05:00 PM

Send it by sea on a freighter. Wayne

nick c · 10-06-2016, 05:49 PM

I have the paint chip catalog. I mix one part john deere green and one part rustoleum gloss black. Its very inexpensive compared to the dealers.
nick c

jetmek · 10-06-2016, 10:21 PM

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50's 303/324 Oldsmobile engine green is pretty darn close

Drive Shaft Dave · 10-06-2016, 11:10 PM

Only a true fifties mechanic would know this.

C26Pinelake · 10-06-2016, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisabes

Am about to install an overhauled engine but need to paint it first. I am aware that Ford Engine Green is the correct colour but am unable to find an equivalent colour in Australia. We are unable to import paint due to flight safety restrictions.
Any equivalent colour suggestions available in Australia would be appreciated.

I have a friend in Sydney who says you can indeed import it but it is a little expensive. Wayne

SeaSlugs · 10-07-2016, 01:20 AM

whatever you do buy more or mix more than enough - i bought a few spraycans from different suppliers, one suppliers can was pretty "normal" ford green - almost like a British racing green. One had more blue tint to it and didnt match, one as darn near black it was so dark of a green...

Mike V. Florida · 10-07-2016, 07:28 AM

Do you have rustoleum paint there?

In gloss Rustoleum it is
2 parts forest green
1 part flag blue
1 part black

nick c · 10-07-2016, 10:41 AM

Correction, 2 parts john deere green and one part black, sorry about the mistake.
nick c

kenparker · 10-07-2016, 11:15 AM

I mix my own 'cause the dealers charge too much for spray cans.
Mike V 's combination is very - very close 2 parts Rustoleun Forest Green, 1 part flag blue, 1 part black. I bough quarts of each and mix a baby food jar at the time. Keep it sealed - tight. kenb

chrisabes · 10-07-2016, 02:33 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies. I went to the local paint shop and got him to mix up some John Deere Green then he added some black and a small amount of blue. The end result is not perfect but close enough. Other than images on the internet, I don't have a sample to compare it with.

Synchro909 · 10-08-2016, 02:37 AM

I'm sure Keith Eastwood of "Henry's MOdel T and A parts" would have some. ( (03) 5368 1088)
If your car is Canadian, as most are here, Ford green is not correct, I have been told. The Canadians used a more grey colour.
Any Canuks reading???
If you PM me with your address, I'll send you a patch from my can (of green) and you can have it matched at your local hardware store.

KansasRick · 10-08-2016, 07:31 AM

Mike V - does it matter if the black is flat or gloss?

C26Pinelake · 10-08-2016, 07:36 AM

$15.95 a pint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenparker

I mix my own 'cause the dealers charge too much for spray cans.
Mike V 's combination is very - very close 2 parts Rustoleun Forest Green, 1 part flag blue, 1 part black. I bough quarts of each and mix a baby food jar at the time. Keep it sealed - tight. kenb

The problem with home made is it looks homemade. A spray can of engine paint is $6.95 at Snyders or $15.95 a pint can. I can't believe most people can't afford this. Wayne

dave in australia · 10-08-2016, 07:39 AM

KBS Coatings produce a green that is darker than the USA engine green, and closer to the dark green that was used here. They even call it Ford engine green. Made in Australia too.

CT Jack · 10-08-2016, 08:22 AM

Take one of your present painted parts to a local paint shop that has a color analyzer. This is the unit paint shops use for matching auto body collision repairs. They can mix a can of paint or provide an aerosol attachment similar to a rattle can type container.
How's that for idea mate?

C26Pinelake · 10-08-2016, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisabes

Am about to install an overhauled engine but need to paint it first. I am aware that Ford Engine Green is the correct colour but am unable to find an equivalent colour in Australia. We are unable to import paint due to flight safety restrictions.
Any equivalent colour suggestions available in Australia would be appreciated.

Where do your autobody shops get their paint ?? Wayne

chrisabes · 10-23-2016, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave in australia

KBS Coatings produce a green that is darker than the USA engine green, and closer to the dark green that was used here. They even call it Ford engine green. Made in Australia too.

Hi Dave, Sorry about the delayed response.
I have phoned KBS and they confirm they are able to mix some up for me so will order some..
Thanks for the info. Regards, Chris.

10-06-2016, 03:17 PM	#1
chrisabes Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tamborine Mountain,Queensland, Australia Posts: 85	engine paint Am about to install an overhauled engine but need to paint it first. I am aware that Ford Engine Green is the correct colour but am unable to find an equivalent colour in Australia. We are unable to import paint due to flight safety restrictions. Any equivalent colour suggestions available in Australia would be appreciated.

10-06-2016, 03:28 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: engine paint I know there are some Aussies on here that would know. Maybe call one of the Aussie model a stores and see what they say. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-06-2016, 04:12 PM	#3
Licensed to kill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 930	Re: engine paint I'm sure i read somewhere on this forum that John Deere green with a bit (I don't know how much) of black makes a good representation of the original ford engine green. Might be worth an experiment or two.

10-06-2016, 05:00 PM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: engine paint Send it by sea on a freighter. Wayne

10-06-2016, 05:49 PM	#5
nick c Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 260	Re: engine paint I have the paint chip catalog. I mix one part john deere green and one part rustoleum gloss black. Its very inexpensive compared to the dealers. nick c

10-06-2016, 10:21 PM	#6
jetmek Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: albany Posts: 465	Re: engine paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 50's 303/324 Oldsmobile engine green is pretty darn close __________________ engine and component overhauls my specialty! Website- www.godevilgarage.com

10-06-2016, 11:10 PM	#7
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: engine paint Only a true fifties mechanic would know this.

10-07-2016, 01:20 AM	#9
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: engine paint whatever you do buy more or mix more than enough - i bought a few spraycans from different suppliers, one suppliers can was pretty "normal" ford green - almost like a British racing green. One had more blue tint to it and didnt match, one as darn near black it was so dark of a green... __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-07-2016, 07:28 AM	#10
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: engine paint Do you have rustoleum paint there? In gloss Rustoleum it is 2 parts forest green 1 part flag blue 1 part black __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

10-07-2016, 10:41 AM	#11
nick c Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 260	Re: engine paint Correction, 2 parts john deere green and one part black, sorry about the mistake. nick c

10-07-2016, 11:15 AM	#12
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: engine paint I mix my own 'cause the dealers charge too much for spray cans. Mike V 's combination is very - very close 2 parts Rustoleun Forest Green, 1 part flag blue, 1 part black. I bough quarts of each and mix a baby food jar at the time. Keep it sealed - tight. kenb

10-07-2016, 02:33 PM	#13
chrisabes Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tamborine Mountain,Queensland, Australia Posts: 85	Re: engine paint Thanks everyone for your replies. I went to the local paint shop and got him to mix up some John Deere Green then he added some black and a small amount of blue. The end result is not perfect but close enough. Other than images on the internet, I don't have a sample to compare it with.

10-08-2016, 02:37 AM	#14
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,488	Re: engine paint I'm sure Keith Eastwood of "Henry's MOdel T and A parts" would have some. ( (03) 5368 1088) If your car is Canadian, as most are here, Ford green is not correct, I have been told. The Canadians used a more grey colour. Any Canuks reading??? If you PM me with your address, I'll send you a patch from my can (of green) and you can have it matched at your local hardware store. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood. Last edited by Synchro909; 10-08-2016 at 03:09 AM.

10-08-2016, 07:31 AM	#15
KansasRick Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Edgerton, Kansas Posts: 42	Re: engine paint Mike V - does it matter if the black is flat or gloss?

10-08-2016, 07:39 AM	#17
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,175	Re: engine paint KBS Coatings produce a green that is darker than the USA engine green, and closer to the dark green that was used here. They even call it Ford engine green. Made in Australia too.

10-08-2016, 08:22 AM	#18
CT Jack Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hebron, CT Posts: 432	Re: engine paint Take one of your present painted parts to a local paint shop that has a color analyzer. This is the unit paint shops use for matching auto body collision repairs. They can mix a can of paint or provide an aerosol attachment similar to a rattle can type container. How's that for idea mate?

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