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spartazoo 08-30-2024 02:58 PM

Caution - 66-70 POR 15 Engine Paint
 
If you are considering an engine paint or repaint, think twice before ordering the POR 15 metallic blue engine paint kit, it is GREEN not blue!

I opened the can and closed it back up. I will be contacting POR15 to get their feedback.

Baron Von Zeppelin 08-30-2024 09:46 PM

I think InlineTube and Ames are the only ones left with a correct shade.
Not sure if they sell pints/quarts - but you can check online.

Redpiston 08-30-2024 10:28 PM

What about using POR for a base coat and then top it with the ames product?

Isn't the ames product by eastwood?

Baron Von Zeppelin 08-30-2024 10:43 PM

Pretty sure Ames gets it from InlineTube , or same supplier.
They had a formula made to their specs for it , and other years.
Not just regular production shelf products that have a take it or leave it color result.

chevymad 08-30-2024 11:52 PM

I'd put a dab on something and see what color it dries to.

Half-Inch Stud 08-31-2024 08:11 AM

Was it like Johnson outboard green and 68 buick ? Is nice if so.

Lemans64 08-31-2024 10:47 AM

Caution if using POR15, if you spill antifreeze on POR15 engine plant it will stain the paint. Did a small block a while ago, about a year after the painting
I blew a rad hose clamp and popped off the top hose at t. stat housing, green antifreeze all over engine. Washed it off within ten minutes but it had
stained a lighter shade. Was not happy. Although it does cover nicely and looked good until the antifreeze issue. Not a Pontiac colour though.

nUcLeArEnVoY 08-31-2024 03:35 PM

Does Ames/Inline Tube have an actual accurate GM Corporate Blue for mid to late 70's engines?

KS circutguy 08-31-2024 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemans64 (Post 6523761)
Caution if using POR15, if you spill antifreeze on POR15 engine plant it will stain the paint. Did a small block a while ago, about a year after the painting
I blew a rad hose clamp and popped off the top hose at t. stat housing, green antifreeze all over engine. Washed it off within ten minutes but it had
stained a lighter shade. Was not happy. Although it does cover nicely and looked good until the antifreeze issue. Not a Pontiac colour though.

Most,if not all engine enamels will stain if coolant get on it with a hot engine.

Baron Von Zeppelin 08-31-2024 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY (Post 6523812)
Does Ames/Inline Tube have an actual accurate GM Corporate Blue for mid to late 70's engines?

Yes.
Inline has all colors matched from 59-81
12oz cans @ $10 each.
Custom mixed house brand - not store shelf stuff.

Ames only shows Dupli-Color brand for 66-70
It is too blue , many discussions regarding matching 66-70 Silver Blue in the past.

https://www.inlinetube.com/products/inl15375

Here is a list for Ames house brands
10 oz @ $19 each

https://www.amesperf.com/parts/searc...m=Engine+paint

fyrffytr1 09-01-2024 10:40 PM

Bill Hirsch makes excellent paint
https://www.hirschauto.com/ENGINE-EN...%20M%20BL%20E/


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