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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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Engine paint color?

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?

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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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
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Still no luck.

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
Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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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.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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Engine paint

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
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