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Title: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: 34ford on 2020-12-08 09:10
Many paints are too red, Duplicolor 1605 Ford Red has the correct "orange" tint in the red. I used some and you cannot tell from some of the factory paint if you blend edges or separate parts w/ gasket ie:thermostat  housing. 34 
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2020-12-08 10:24
Good info. Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: 34ford on 2020-12-08 13:42
Try to help when I can, belong to Jeep web sites for Wranglers. Have had since 1975 20 or so owned and contribute there also. 34
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: lalessi1 on 2020-12-08 16:34
I used that Duplicolor 1605 Engine Paint on my FE.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: mustang6984 on 2020-12-08 17:13
THAT is a rattle can job? looks nice. Or can you buy Duplicolor by the gallon?
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: lalessi1 on 2020-12-08 18:20
Rattle can. Thanks!
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: mustang6984 on 2020-12-08 18:28
Looks good. So rattle can paint of today holds up well to the abuse in an engine compartment then? I took a 40 year sabbatical from automotive world, and I know a lot has changed in that time.)
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: thomasso on 2020-12-08 21:56
Bill Hirsch engine enamels.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: lalessi1 on 2020-12-09 07:11
Duplicator makes primer, base and clear in their engine paint series. I just follow the instructions and it works well.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: mustang6984 on 2020-12-09 09:22
Good info guys. Thanks!
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2020-12-10 06:57
There is even catalyzed paint in rattle cans now.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: mustang6984 on 2020-12-10 10:24
Really? Man...things have changed a lot. Although I remember being able to have paint "canned" in a spray can back in the early 80's to keep around for touch-up purposes.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2020-12-10 16:33
Yup, the cans have a button on the bottom that you push in to break the catalyst.  My paint guy carries a small inventory of clear.  He does not recommend the single stage colors that have pearl and metallic in them as they always seam to come out much lighter then the original factory color.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: mustang6984 on 2020-12-10 17:49
WOW! Thanks for the info...every time I hear about stuff this new, I wish I hadn't taken so much time away from the hobby! I feel lost sometimes...okay...a LOT of the time! LOL!!!
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2020-12-10 20:44
When I have base coat mixed, I always have them make up a few spray cans for me. They come in real handy for doing areas where the spray gun is too long to get to some areas..........like the underside of the rockers and rear quarters. Good for touch up or painting small parts that need to match.......like my air intake.
Title: Re: correct color paint for 312 pass car
Post by: mustang6984 on 2020-12-10 21:33
True enough Rich. Good idea too for minor touch up if you drive them regularly.