[Nick S]

Attached are pictures of the engine color from my 71 TA. The engine is original and was painted black before I got the car. This is the only trace of original paint color which is not even close to bentwheelbob's picture. The color in the pictures is kind of greenish blue.I've been trying to get the proper info fore some time and can't buy any paint close to this. Paint color has been discussed on this form many times but no conclusions. I can have my color duplicated but I would like to know its correct before I do. Any help would greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Nick

[bossbirdta]

i took and sprayed out a sample of the OEM 62210 then went to my local paint store and had them mix up a quart of PPG single stage to match the 62210. they pretty much nailed the color that was in the spray can so that's what i used when i redid my 72 back in 2006. but just in case i didn't like the PPG, i stocked up on a few extra cans of the 62210......

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by Nick S

Attached are pictures of the engine color from my 71 TA. The engine is original and was painted black before I got the car. This is the only trace of original paint color which is not even close to bentwheelbob's picture. The color in the pictures is kind of greenish blue.I've been trying to get the proper info fore some time and can't buy any paint close to this. Paint color has been discussed on this form many times but no conclusions. I can have my color duplicated but I would like to know its correct before I do. Any help would greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Nick

Nick,

The great thing about America is that it is a free country. Personally, I'll trust that Scott Tieman has it nailed given his reputation doing high-end Pontiac restorations. Maybe Superduty Bob will sell you one of his extra cans.

Good Luck,

Bob

[necdb3]

Originally Posted by Nick S

Attached are pictures of the engine color from my 71 TA. The engine is original and was painted black before I got the car. This is the only trace of original paint color which is not even close to bentwheelbob's picture. The color in the pictures is kind of greenish blue.I've been trying to get the proper info fore some time and can't buy any paint close to this. Paint color has been discussed on this form many times but no conclusions. I can have my color duplicated but I would like to know its correct before I do. Any help would greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Nick

Nick,

I also own a 72 T/A. When I painted that engine, I used OEM 62210, which is why I was looking to get the same paint. When I painted that engine, I compared the 62210 to the original valve cover and it was amazingly close (color was spot on but had a little more gloss than the old paint). I would expect that for old worn paint.

In my opinion, It is crazy to spend that kind of money on the correct paint, but if you want the correct paint, you have to spend the money.

Your oil filter housing does look like the original paint and if you bought 62210 I dont think you would be disappointed.