Engine paint color?

[John inNH]

Hi all. I just pulled off the carb from my '75 Cutlass for a rebuild, and figured I would repaint the intake while I could get at it. Unfortunately, I can't find the correct engine paint anywhere. Its a metallic blue color, definately not GM Corporate blue, and nobody seems to have it listed. Any ideas?

John

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by John inNH

Hi all. I just pulled off the carb from my '75 Cutlass for a rebuild, and figured I would repaint the intake while I could get at it. Unfortunately, I can't find the correct engine paint anywhere. Its a metallic blue color, definately not GM Corporate blue, and nobody seems to have it listed. Any ideas?

John

www.fusick.com

[John inNH]

Thanks for the link Joe, I see several items I'm going to order. Unfortunately, the only blue color they list is for 70-72 455's. Any other ideas?

John

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by John inNH

Thanks for the link Joe, I see several items I'm going to order. Unfortunately, the only blue color they list is for 70-72 455's. Any other ideas?

John

As far as I know, all 70-75 455s used the same metallic blue. Be aware, however, that the paint is very sensitive to application technique. If you apply it in several thin coats, it will be light and silvery. If you apply it in thick wet coats it will be more blue and less metallic.

[John inNH]

Hi Joe,

I probably should have mentioned that its a 350 olds motor, not a 455. I'll probably order the paint anyway, as it sounds like the only one thats close.

John