Re: 50 288 Engine colour

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2008/5/5 7:56:25

I agree with Mr.Pushbutton that the green of the paint you bought is not correct but pictures can be deceiving. Bill Hirsh sells paint that is the correct colour but it is pricey when shipping charges are included. I painted my engine with Bill's paint using a brush but I found that it set up very fast and had to be applied quite quickly and was a PITA to get a smooth finish , especially the cylinder head,so I took the paint to a local paint shop and had them make up two "rattle" cans using the Hirsch paint and that seemed to work better. I also think that some '50 engines were painted grey so perhaps you could find a paint that would be a closer match in that colour. I also don't think that high temperature paint is necessary on engines except exhaust manifolds and as long as the metal is properly cleaned good quality paint will not peel or discolour.