Re: Hub Cap CLOISSONE

Posted by Tim Cole On 2015/11/8 8:04:17

I've never found any definitive evidence to invalidate Turnquist's assertion that Packard green varied except to say that after the 120 was introduced the material became more uniform.

The senior cars always seem to be less uniform.

There are a few of super low mileage cars floating around out there and perhaps there are color photos somewhere of the motors because three of them are in Turnquist's book. Those pictures were taken before the paint was being reproduced. That is to say those pictures would be over 50 years old and prior to any historical fabrications.

One thing to know for anybody painting a motor is that the results vary depending on the primer being used. Using a dark primer will yield a darker result. The enamel seems very responsive to the base.

If the people waging these engine paint wars would take a look at some of these other issues maybe they wouldn't exist. Engine paint is a lot les destructive than taking a grinder to a radiator shell.