| MechanicJim | -- 04-04-2013 @ 2:39 PM |
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I am seeking a source for engine paint or a formula to have some mixed locally. I have a 1950 Mercury pickup and the only remnant of the original cream color paint is on the block above the bellhousing. I cannot send the block to the West Coast where one person said he can match the paint. I saw a feature in Hemmings some time ago with a picture of the cream paint on a Mercury pickup flathead engine, but hemmings could not/would not connect me with the owner. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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| alanwoodieman | -- 04-04-2013 @ 3:57 PM |
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gp to home depot or other big box store and get a color chart for rustoleum paint and try to match the remnents like that also go to the paint department and get a color chart, any good quality enamel paint will stay on a clean engine
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| supereal | -- 04-06-2013 @ 3:03 PM |
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C&G (800/266-0470) stocks a cream colored engine paint that was used by Ford in '54. The spray is $23, the quart, $42. Engine paint is specially formulated for the purpose. The trick to making it last is to have the surface absolutely as clean or oil and dirt is possible before application..
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| MechanicJim | -- 04-07-2013 @ 12:55 PM |
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Thanks guys. The only way I know that there is a paint remnant on the back of the block is that I saw it when putting a clutch in right after I got the truck five years ago. I guess I will have to wait till if and when I remove the engine if that becomes necessary in the future. It runs good now, so repairs may be a long way off.
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