Re: Packard Gray Engine Paint

Posted by BH On 2007/7/4 13:38:31
BigKev -

I completely agree about stirring rather than shaking the paint. I've been doing the former for years - even when its not an automotive application. Regardless of the lead issue, there are some components that tend to settle out and cling to the bottom of the can - especially with metallic and reduced gloss formulas. The rattle "ball" serves a similar purpose in an aersol can; I once (carefully) popped an empty aerosol can open just to get one of those little buggers to use in the can of my spray gun.

I'd also have to agree that paint does change color as it cures, but it's hard to say just how much of a change that will be. You may also notice a further change in color after you've fired up the engine and let it come up to operating temperature; don't be surprised to smell and see a lot of fumes coming off the engine during that event.

Yet, it is impossible for any of us to judge, at a distance, whether the color will change enough to suit your needs. Terms like "dark", "medium" and "light" are highly subjective. The best hope is to find one or more unrestored originals, perhaps through local shows in your area, and judge with your own two eyes. I know that's a pretty tall order, however.

Well, I'm glad to here that the correct paint for the exhaust manifold has been shipped and that you got some satisfaction from talking with Mr. Hirsch himself. Yet, I am still concerned about the initial treatment you got from the company's customer service people. It echoes a similar encounter that a friend had a few years ago with fulfillment of his order for paint for a Pontiac straight eight. While that matter was ultimately resolved to his satisfaction, it left a bad first impression with him, and it seems like there's still an underlying problem with their customer service function.

Let us know how it goes with the second coat of gray engine paint.

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