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springerpete · 10-24-2016, 06:05 AM

Just wondering: will rustoleum and JD green handle the heat from the engine OK ?

Panteren · 10-24-2016, 01:31 PM

Try RAL6012

GearHeadDiver · 01-14-2017, 09:43 AM

I can't seem to find Rustoleum "flag blue" anywhere..... is that a discontinued color?
What about Canadian Engine color?
Anyone have a color mix recipe for that??

Thnx

Licensed to kill · 01-14-2017, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearHeadDiver

I can't seem to find Rustoleum "flag blue" anywhere..... is that a discontinued color?
What about Canadian Engine color?
Anyone have a color mix recipe for that??

Thnx

I didn't know the Canadian colour was different (just the spelling of "colour"

). Great question as i am working on a Canadian DD and, even though it is a retomod with a different engine, I would like to use the correct engine colour.

GearHeadDiver · 01-14-2017, 11:37 AM

Lol.... we Canadians are taught to spell it as colour....but for some reason, I've always used color...
I'm itching to start painting....

Licensed to kill · 01-14-2017, 11:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GearHeadDiver

Lol.... we Canadians are taught to spell it as colour....but for some reason, I've always used color...
I'm itching to start painting....

Me too. I'm not quite ready to paint the engine but will be soon and am searching for the paint. I hope you gat a definitive answer soon. Good luck.

Pinesdune · 01-14-2017, 12:03 PM

I researched the colours last spring and came up with two paint codes from MAFC website, they were DS 135 and DS 127, I ended up going with the 127 and this is how it turned out

And here's the paint code

And for comparison

I've posted this before and some folks think the colours correct but a bit "glossy" , I talked with some T folks, and they said the Canadian T's had a more gray/green paint on the engine, but I can't confirm or deny that. Hope it helps

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JDupuis · 01-14-2017, 12:12 PM

As another Canadian, I too spell it; colour.... As taught in our school system. Please note that I started out in a one room school house. This was just before we were transported by bus to a central schooling system. Jeff

Licensed to kill · 01-14-2017, 12:35 PM

Thanks Pinesdune. I like that colour. I see that this was made up just a year ago so is it waterbourne?. If so, do you know how it will stand up as an engine paint?.

Pinesdune · 01-14-2017, 12:40 PM

Yes I believe so, but I had the car painted so I didn't spray it. So far I've put 300 miles on her and the paint doesn't show any discolouration or peeling issues/cracking.

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Mitch//pa · 01-14-2017, 09:45 PM

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

Thanks Ken for that info:::

biggieou · 03-24-2017, 07:54 AM

Is that color close? I like to use the POR 15 enamel and this to me loss to be the closest shade.

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Model A Nick · 03-24-2017, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

$15.95 a pint.

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

synders can and spray do not match, same manufacturer, but different colors. I learned the hard way

Licensed to kill · 03-24-2017, 09:21 AM

Painted with paint from Snyders in the pint can. I don't know how accurate it is from a historical perspective but think it looks great.

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SeaSlugs · 03-24-2017, 09:23 AM

careful about spray cans too - snyders VS someone else I got a can from did not match at all - Snyder looks more correct - the other guys was dark. Other guys i THINK i got from one of the mobile vendors that shows up to major swap meets - Snyders has the white label with green lettering can, other guys was shiny red orange colors on the label.

biggieou · 03-24-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Licensed to kill

Painted with paint from Snyders in the pint can. I don't know how accurate it is from a historical perspective but think it looks great.

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That Buick green looks a little lighter doesn't it? I have a hard time seeing some shades, so this is tricky for me.

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CarlG · 03-24-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Licensed to kill

Painted with paint from Snyders in the pint can. I don't know how accurate it is from a historical perspective but think it looks great. ...

Interesting engine. What is it?

Brian T · 03-24-2017, 02:58 PM

Mercedes 4 cylinder diesel, Did I win?.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-24-2017, 03:41 PM

I'd like to try my 48 H.P. diesel Rabbit engine in a Model A. It should get pretty good fuel economy.

Licensed to kill · 03-24-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian T

Mercedes 4 cylinder diesel, Did I win?.

No....too vague. To win you would have had to post that it is a 1983 2.4L Mercedes 4 cyl diesel LOL.

10-24-2016, 06:05 AM	#21
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: engine paint Just wondering: will rustoleum and JD green handle the heat from the engine OK ?

10-24-2016, 01:31 PM	#22
Panteren Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dennmark Posts: 13	Re: engine paint Try RAL6012

01-14-2017, 09:43 AM	#23
GearHeadDiver Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 60	Re: engine paint I can't seem to find Rustoleum "flag blue" anywhere..... is that a discontinued color? What about Canadian Engine color? Anyone have a color mix recipe for that?? Thnx

01-14-2017, 11:37 AM	#25
GearHeadDiver Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 60	Re: engine paint Lol.... we Canadians are taught to spell it as colour....but for some reason, I've always used color... I'm itching to start painting....

01-14-2017, 12:03 PM	#27
Pinesdune Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 414	Re: engine paint I researched the colours last spring and came up with two paint codes from MAFC website, they were DS 135 and DS 127, I ended up going with the 127 and this is how it turned out And here's the paint code And for comparison I've posted this before and some folks think the colours correct but a bit "glossy" , I talked with some T folks, and they said the Canadian T's had a more gray/green paint on the engine, but I can't confirm or deny that. Hope it helps Saving iron from the scrap pile one piece at a time

01-14-2017, 12:12 PM	#28
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: engine paint As another Canadian, I too spell it; colour.... As taught in our school system. Please note that I started out in a one room school house. This was just before we were transported by bus to a central schooling system. Jeff __________________ Let's let pylons, be pylons!

01-14-2017, 12:35 PM	#29
Licensed to kill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 930	Re: engine paint Thanks Pinesdune. I like that colour. I see that this was made up just a year ago so is it waterbourne?. If so, do you know how it will stand up as an engine paint?.

01-14-2017, 12:40 PM	#30
Pinesdune Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 414	Re: engine paint Yes I believe so, but I had the car painted so I didn't spray it. So far I've put 300 miles on her and the paint doesn't show any discolouration or peeling issues/cracking. Saving iron from the scrap pile one piece at a time

03-24-2017, 07:54 AM	#32
biggieou Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 292	Re: engine paint Is that color close? I like to use the POR 15 enamel and this to me loss to be the closest shade. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ 1931 Model A Victoria 1950 Mercury 8 Member: MAFCA, MARC, Northern Ohio Model A Club www.northernohiomodela.com

03-24-2017, 09:21 AM	#34
Licensed to kill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 930	Re: engine paint Painted with paint from Snyders in the pint can. I don't know how accurate it is from a historical perspective but think it looks great. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

03-24-2017, 09:23 AM	#35
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: engine paint careful about spray cans too - snyders VS someone else I got a can from did not match at all - Snyder looks more correct - the other guys was dark. Other guys i THINK i got from one of the mobile vendors that shows up to major swap meets - Snyders has the white label with green lettering can, other guys was shiny red orange colors on the label. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

03-24-2017, 02:58 PM	#38
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Re: engine paint Mercedes 4 cylinder diesel, Did I win?. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

03-24-2017, 03:41 PM	#39
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: engine paint I'd like to try my 48 H.P. diesel Rabbit engine in a Model A. It should get pretty good fuel economy.