Correct engine paint

Hi to Bob and all,I use Ditzler code 13356 and catalize it for durability.If you must use a spray can...try Krylon 1923.They still make the best engine compartment touch up black spray paint 1613 semi flat black.Hope this helps!
Regards P.D.

 

For the small block I've been hard pressed to find a rattle can closer than Plasticote - Think the number is 224 but I would have to double check. Have compared all the rattle cans to original parts and its the closest.

IF it was a big block then there is a Duplicolor that IMHO is closer to what was used on them

 

I use the Plasticote as well...matches really well!!!!!

 

MAKE SURE that the cans come from the same batch. The batch# is printed on the bottom. Buy plenty - 4 cans should do.

I bought the Krylon from two different places (different batches) and they were noticeably different shades.

 

The Krylon semi gloss black 1613 that everyone likes to use has been discontinued. It has been replaced with a black "satin". It has a little different look. I don't like it as much but it isn't too bad. I have looked for the 1613 and all the "NOS" 1613 (ha ha) is gone from my area. Bob

 

Should be able to order from here:

http://www.filmtools.com/krseflblsppa.html

 

I will pass it along so to get it while we can. Jeff Y is a Krylon dealer and can't get the 1613 anymore. All new orders have come in the new Satin Black. Bob

 

Cheapest place I found was $3.98

http://www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/prod/30137856/i/1/productInfo.web?a=30137856&c=B37856

Shipping is a little higher then elsewhere but think even with that its cheaper.

They even (we haven't seen this stuff for years out here) still carry lacquer semi-gloss black also

Hope this helps

 

Good price, but notice that it is sold in a package of six.

SIZE 12oz.Can
PACKAGE QUANTITY 6
TYPE Acrylic Lacquer
SPECIAL FEATURES Industrial Maintenance/Touch-ups
SUGGESTED USE Interior-Exterior
FINISH Semi-Flat
COLOR Semi-Flat Black

 

Wonder if its a misprint (must be somewhere)

Either its an enamel (since its listed as 1613) or a lacquer and the Krylon number is wrong.

The six minimum should not be an issue IMHO with mail order, if your mail ordering this you don't want to just by a couple of cans.

They also carry these



Krylon Industrial Sparvar Lacquer Paint Semi-Flat Black KS117
SIZE 11oz.Can
PACKAGE QUANTITY 6
SPECIAL FEATURES Good Hiding and Durabilty
SUGGESTED USE Interior-Exterior
TYPE Lacquerized Enamel
FINISH Medium Gloss
COLOR Semi-Flat Black

http://www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/prod/30137824/i/1/productInfo.web?a=30137824&c=B37824

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Krylon Industrial Rust Tough Acrylic Enamel Semi-Gloss Black R00779
SIZE 15oz.Can
PACKAGE QUANTITY 6
TYPE Acrylic Alkyd Enamel
SUGGESTED USE Interior-Exterior
SPECIAL FEATURES Rust Prevention
FINISH Semi-Gloss
COLOR Semi-Gloss Black

http://www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/prod/30137921/i/1/productInfo.web?a=30137921&c=B37921

Looks like I'll give them a shot

 

Mr. Cooper I'm no concours judge but my can of duplicolor DE-1606 in my garage says on the can FORD DARK BLUE!!! 500 degree high temp. engiene paint. why does everyone want to paint your engiene black ,including the Fiberfab GURU?

 

You haven't read all the posts. We went a little off track when the engine compartment touch up paint was mentioned and I made a comment about it's availability. No one is suggesting painting the engine in question black. As far as your spray paint can is concerned it is common knowledge among restorers and a lot of enthusiasts that various paint companies vary their spray can formulas. This info was trying to be shared in a positive way. The Ford Engine Dark Blue is one that varies in shade depending on the MFG used. Some match the factory color better then others. Bob

 

Mr. Cooper DE-1606 is a shade darker than I wanted to put on my 1967 GT-350 But "my spray can" of Duplicolor DE-1601 that I found today was a lot closer color to the factorty color, but a lot of factors cause paints to change after you spray them, temperature -humidity-different temp. range reducers if your using a spray gun instead of a rattle can . I'm also making a note 1601 worked for me, I do know that over the years Ford changed their earlier years were a darker blue, later years it was a lighter shade blue, Mr. Cooper all I can tell you just buy 1 can and test spray a small area on your block. Black is definitely not for your engine. Hissing snakeman - I'll leave that up to the Cocours Judges they are good at that!

 

Insert hissing

 

Mr. Gaines I believe you went a little more than "Off Track" you've had a complete Derailment and a very large pile-up, I've got a lot of common knowledge since I've been working on cars since 1968 ,no fancy Diploma's no Gold colored Judge cards in my back pocket, just a lot of old school knowledge.

 

Well the way they would have typically rolled off the assembly line at San Jose is that the bottom of the front frame rails would show red oxide primer sealer (not the flat stuff) and often a slightly different tone/tint from the floor pans. Over this we would find a little or allot of black overspray from the painting of the radiator support, engine compartment, strut mounts and wheelwell (inner fender panels and shock tower) So the amount of overspray often was determined by the angle of application of the engine compartment black and even the height of the painter

 

Your Welcome, Mr. Cooper, I'm the second owner of my 1967 G.T. 350. I have looked at my 66 & 1967 Shelby's , the primer nor over spray pattern on neither car are anywhere near the same, which could account partly ,that different people prepped them ,as they were being built, some took more care ,some did not, like you, I have also looked at pictures, of restorations that look beyond new condition. It really only matters to you to what level ,that you want to bring your car to.