[Brewster]

Bob, Thanks ahead of time for posting the paint results. Will be in need of the correct mix come this spring.
Also try Paulaner Octoberfest and Woodford Reserve to help with the cooking process

[RamAir]

X2 on the paint needs when the final determination is established. Thanks in advance for doing this!

[transam1972]

has anyone ever used Plasti-Kote #208 Pontiac engine blue in a rattle can?..that is what I used and I was quite pleased...I had used the Ames 72 blue rattle can but I did not like it..i felt it was too dark compared to some of the parts left with original paint..my engine was not removed so its a combination of the intake and the front of the engine and I left the lower half original, separated by chrome valve covers, believe it or not it works..i am curious as to what color wins but again any opinions on Plasti-Kote? thanks!

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by transam1972

has anyone ever used Plasti-Kote #208 Pontiac engine blue in a rattle can?..that is what I used and I was quite pleased...I had used the Ames 72 blue rattle can but I did not like it..i felt it was too dark compared to some of the parts left with original paint..my engine was not removed so its a combination of the intake and the front of the engine and I left the lower half original, separated by chrome valve covers, believe it or not it works..i am curious as to what color wins but again any opinions on Plasti-Kote? thanks!

You mean like this one? Got it covered....

[transam1972]

cool!..that be the one

[rexs73gto]

The p-k 208 is the correct color for the engines in your 75-76 cars but not a 72 or 73. The 208 is about the same color as the OLDS blue that Pontiac uses for the 75-76 cars.

[transam1972]

I will decide after the test, that Scott paint looked pretty darn good..but I really need a rattle can for ease of application ( if I am that wrong, I will consider other application methods)..how come the Plasti Kote matches more engines that I have seen posted photos of? also I have some of my original hardware (intake bolts and spacers, oil pan) and the Plasti Kote matched way closer than Ames, that's why I re painted it..I am looking for close enough, but if my engine color turns out to be in left field I will re paint it once again, its not that difficult..I feverishly await the acid test..let the games begin!!!.....JD and coke sounds good right about now

[Ben M.]

Originally Posted by transam1972

also I have some of my original hardware (intake bolts and spacers, oil pan) and the Plasti Kote matched way closer than Ames, that's why I re painted it..I am looking for close enough, but if my engine color turns out to be in left field I will re paint it once again, its not that difficult..

I'm not sure what rexs73gto is talking about, but I've used that color on 2 '72 engines and it is much closer to the factory color than anything else I was easily able to obtain at the time. It was similar to paint on 3 different engines (a '71, '72, and '73). It's not even close to the Olds blue from 1975-1976. I can't answer you whether it is the correct shade for a high dollar resto though, the experts will have to chime in. All I know is it's "good enough" for my low dollar 350 & 400 cars. I will say that after 7 years and 50k miles it did turn a faded slight green color similar to an original '73 engine I had.

[transam1972]

RICKS GTO I was reading some earlier posts, are you saying OEM engine paint is super close? if I knew about it I would have used it, maybe that's what I need..is the contest really between Scotts and OEM?

[Bentwheelbob]

Don't thank me - it's my pleasure. The last 16 months at work have been more stressful than I care to think about. My sanity has been maintained in no small part courtesy of the Hot Rod Garage and my "e-Friends" here on PY. Both have provided me an escape and an opportunity to focus on better things. Thanks.

Also, 70RAII deserves an honorable mention here. He contacted me about one of my engine paint posts and offered to send me a partial can of OEM paint. It was that contact which initiated this entire insanity.

We are making progress at the Hot Rod Garage. The brisket went on at 10:00 and the ribs joined in at 1:00. Also, I broke my 12:00 rule and popped the top on an Octoberfest at around 11:30. The paint sample project is also underway. I am using the paint booth which has taken over my cabinet/woodshop. I got the MDF primed, wet sanded and a coat of white paint applied as a base coat. I am not sure if I will start spraying engine paint today or not. I am going to tape the MDF off in sections to divide the different paints - that was the reason for the white base coat. I am a little bit afraid that if the base coat does not dry overnight that the dividing tape will peel it up when it is removed. I'm still thinking about it, but my inclination is to not rush the process. Sort of like cooking a brisket. Here's a few pictures.



The smoker - File photo



The paint booth - File Photo



MDF



Primer



White base coat

[RamAir]

O my, that's quite a production. Enjoy!