correct color paint for 312 pass car

[34ford]

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 

[RICH MUISE]

Good info. Thanks for posting it.

[34ford]

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

[lalessi1]

I used that Duplicolor 1605 Engine Paint on my FE.

[mustang6984]

THAT is a rattle can job? looks nice. Or can you buy Duplicolor by the gallon?

[lalessi1]

Rattle can. Thanks!

[mustang6984]

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.)

[thomasso]

Bill Hirsch engine enamels.

[lalessi1]

Duplicator makes primer, base and clear in their engine paint series. I just follow the instructions and it works well.

[mustang6984]

Good info guys. Thanks!

[Ford Blue blood]

There is even catalyzed paint in rattle cans now.

[mustang6984]

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.

[Ford Blue blood]

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.

[mustang6984]

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!!!

[RICH MUISE]

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.