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russcc · 03-19-2014, 07:29 PM

Anyone know of source for the black crackle enamel finish, like what was the paint on early 426 Hemi valve covers ?
Thank you fordbarners

Harley Dean · 03-19-2014, 07:36 PM

Harley Davidson dealers have it for the Evo engines. Dean

34fivewindow · 03-19-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by russcc

Anyone know of source for the black crackle enamel finish, like what was the paint on early 426 Hemi valve covers ?
Thank you fordbarners

My first choice, would be have them powder coated black wrinkle, and second choice would be the Harley davidson wrinkle paint.

Charlie Stephens · 03-19-2014, 07:57 PM

You might also try electronics stores as it is sometimes used on sheet metal enclosures.

Charlie Stephens

HCO41 · 03-19-2014, 08:05 PM

I can't remember which one I used, Rustoleum or Duplicolor but they both make spray cans of bed liner. The finish comes out like the Mopar rocker covers and it is very durable. I used it on my receiver hitch, (ever seen one that wasn't rusty?), and it's held up for about 7 years now. Might be worth a try.
Howard

V12Bill · 03-19-2014, 08:36 PM

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I remember using a rattle can of wrinkle paint with success. I usedj it on a heater box. The wrinkles didn't appear until the paint was almost dry, but I don't remember the brand.

Mike V. Florida · 03-19-2014, 09:08 PM

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felix37 · 03-19-2014, 09:49 PM

The VHT is the one you want! looks the closest to that 426 Hemi valve color that I have seen.

lonewolf · 03-19-2014, 11:27 PM

I used the vht on some 273 formula s valve covers and it worked great

Elmo Rodge · 03-20-2014, 06:55 AM

I have a can of Krylon 3370 Wrinkle Finish that I haven't tried yet. Wayno

PeteVS · 03-20-2014, 07:03 AM

Pretty sure that Eastwood should have it....

sidevalve8ba · 03-20-2014, 07:55 AM

Krylon wrinkle finish worked well for me.

J Franklin · 03-20-2014, 12:11 PM

Always read the instructions!

Barlea · 03-20-2014, 12:50 PM

Used some of this way back when, seem to recall it's a bit tricky, we thought it worked better if the metal was pre-heated with a hair dryer... ..B.

Ross F-1 · 03-20-2014, 01:57 PM

Ditto on the H-D paint, went on unbelievably easily, excellent uniform finish. Made to stand up to heat and chemical cleaning, too.

Ken/Alabama · 03-20-2014, 04:07 PM

I've used the wrinkle paint from Lowes with good results. Works really good if you paint the piece then heat it .

03-19-2014, 07:29 PM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Source for black crackle finish ? Anyone know of source for the black crackle enamel finish, like what was the paint on early 426 Hemi valve covers ? Thank you fordbarners

03-19-2014, 07:36 PM	#2
Harley Dean Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 16	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? Harley Davidson dealers have it for the Evo engines. Dean

03-19-2014, 07:57 PM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? You might also try electronics stores as it is sometimes used on sheet metal enclosures. Charlie Stephens

03-19-2014, 08:05 PM	#5
HCO41 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lyndon, Vt. Posts: 456	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? I can't remember which one I used, Rustoleum or Duplicolor but they both make spray cans of bed liner. The finish comes out like the Mopar rocker covers and it is very durable. I used it on my receiver hitch, (ever seen one that wasn't rusty?), and it's held up for about 7 years now. Might be worth a try. Howard

03-19-2014, 08:36 PM	#6
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I remember using a rattle can of wrinkle paint with success. I usedj it on a heater box. The wrinkles didn't appear until the paint was almost dry, but I don't remember the brand.

03-19-2014, 09:08 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? and Are two __________________ 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

03-19-2014, 09:49 PM	#8
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? The VHT is the one you want! looks the closest to that 426 Hemi valve color that I have seen.

03-19-2014, 11:27 PM	#9
lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 464	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? I used the vht on some 273 formula s valve covers and it worked great

03-20-2014, 06:55 AM	#10
Elmo Rodge Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salina, Utah Posts: 325	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? I have a can of Krylon 3370 Wrinkle Finish that I haven't tried yet. Wayno __________________ Life is not a spectator sport.

03-20-2014, 07:03 AM	#11
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? Pretty sure that Eastwood should have it.... __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

03-20-2014, 07:55 AM	#12
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 842	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? Krylon wrinkle finish worked well for me.

03-20-2014, 12:11 PM	#13
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? Always read the instructions!

03-20-2014, 12:50 PM	#14
Barlea Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Central Alberta Posts: 441	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? Used some of this way back when, seem to recall it's a bit tricky, we thought it worked better if the metal was pre-heated with a hair dryer... ..B.

03-20-2014, 01:57 PM	#15
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? Ditto on the H-D paint, went on unbelievably easily, excellent uniform finish. Made to stand up to heat and chemical cleaning, too. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

03-20-2014, 04:07 PM	#16
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,260	Re: Source for black crackle finish ? I've used the wrinkle paint from Lowes with good results. Works really good if you paint the piece then heat it .