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Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: Blues_Cuda] #524429
11/13/09 01:37 PM 11/13/09 01:37 PM
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You guys are over tkinking this!! Just go to the DODGE dealership and buy FACTORY engine paint across the counter!



If you are referring to the MP paint, lets hope they have addressed the issue of the paint not coming out of the can when sprayed.



I can't tell you how many cans of the old MP engine paint i have thrown out , never used the whole can .

Last can I used was the new resto orange , came out good , of course they discontinued it

I like the plasti-kote for rattle can jobs , close enough for my junk
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: JohnRR] #524430
11/13/09 01:49 PM 11/13/09 01:49 PM
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Last can I used was the new resto orange , came out good , of course they discontinued it



I agree, that was good stuff while it lasted (was available for what? about 6 months?) figures.......
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: JohnRR] #524431
11/13/09 01:50 PM 11/13/09 01:50 PM
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You guys are over tkinking this!! Just go to the DODGE dealership and buy FACTORY engine paint across the counter!



If you are referring to the MP paint, lets hope they have addressed the issue of the paint not coming out of the can when sprayed.



I can't tell you how many cans of the old MP engine paint i have thrown out , never used the whole can .

Last can I used was the new resto orange , came out good , of course they discontinued it

I like the plasti-kote for rattle can jobs , close enough for my junk



I have thrown them out because they didnt spray. I remember puncturing a few cans that wouldnt spray otherwise and letting the paint fizz out into a jar, getting enough of it from 3-4 cans...and then pouring it into my HVLP and spraying it...Was a mess for a bit but the parts came out pretty darn good

Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: Pyper70] #524432
11/13/09 02:33 PM 11/13/09 02:33 PM
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I used the MP paint from the Dealer...Street Hemi Orange...Race was too Dark...(or was it the other way around?!?!?)

My stroker block is getting Dupont sprayed on it. HVLP style...It looks great, it has chemicals in it that make it last longer, and I dont need to clear it. The paint lays down more evenly.

If there was only a way to pour the paint in a can and pressurize it, make my own spray bomb...I would



Eastwood has the spray bomb that you can pressurize.Prep,prep and more prep is the key to successful paint.And a final thinner wash.

Leave the gun.......take the Cannoli's....Mike
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: mike s] #524433
11/14/09 05:26 AM 11/14/09 05:26 AM
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I think this is Duplicolor that I used on my 63's eng. I will check the can tomorrow. Ron
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: 383man] #524434
11/16/09 10:32 AM 11/16/09 10:32 AM
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Wilmington, NC
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Bit of an update- I took back the Duplicolor I've been using for several years because it was easy to find, and found some Plastikote on the other side of town. I painted some parts over the weekend and the Plastikote goes on much thicker than Duplicolor, enough so that you wonder at first if it is going to flow out, but it looks great when dried .
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: donbarnes] #524435
11/16/09 02:11 PM 11/16/09 02:11 PM
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Cooperstown, NY
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I just picked up a can of plasti-kote, I am dropping it off today for my machine shop to paint it over the duplicolor thin paint. I will take some before and after pics while I am there.

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Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: Blues_Cuda] #524436
11/16/09 11:20 PM 11/16/09 11:20 PM
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Race Hemi Orange is lighter/brighter than Street Hemi Orange. 1957 Omaha Orange is the closest match to Race Hemi Orange that I have found.



I thought I read somewhere along the line that the 1962-4 MW engines color was Omaha Orange, which is the same color as the Race Hemi Orange. Not sure when they changed the name, but after 1964 for sure.

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Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: mr_340] #524437
11/18/09 04:13 PM 11/18/09 04:13 PM
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I used "Race Hemi Orange" P4120751AB for mine. It did come out pretty thin, but after two coats and a touch up I was content with the results.

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I don't even have 1/2 lift, but the other 1/2 is nitroused.
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: siggie30] #524438
11/18/09 04:20 PM 11/18/09 04:20 PM

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Another vote for plasti-kote,i've used it on several motors with excellent results..

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Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: jrlegacy23] #524439
11/18/09 08:38 PM 11/18/09 08:38 PM
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After doing a little research (which I did not have time to do when I posted this) I see I am beating a dead horse. Sorry guys
But anyways, There were a couple post that guys used plastikote and it looked a nicer than the Duplicolor. Here was the picture that was posted of plastikote



Yep that's mine. Paint still looks good...

1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 A4
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440 FC7 (sold)
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #524440
11/18/09 08:39 PM 11/18/09 08:39 PM
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Last can I used was the new resto orange , came out good , of course they discontinued it



I agree, that was good stuff while it lasted (was available for what? about 6 months?) figures.......



Yep, just did my brother's 383 in turqouise with the new Mopar paint. Covered great, plenty thick, and no problems with the cans not spraying. Very satisfied.

1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 A4
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440 FC7 (sold)
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: wingman] #524441
11/19/09 06:46 PM 11/19/09 06:46 PM
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Cooperstown, NY
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Yep that's mine. Paint still looks good...




It looks great

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Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: jrlegacy23] #524442
11/19/09 07:02 PM 11/19/09 07:02 PM
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I bought two cans of MP paint at Fall Fling 2008, and had no problems with it at all. My car's been back on the road since mid-January and it seems to be holding up well.
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: Fab64] #524443
11/19/09 09:45 PM 11/19/09 09:45 PM
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Bill Hirsch is great stuff, not cheap though.
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: wingman] #524444
11/21/09 10:38 PM 11/21/09 10:38 PM
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St. Louis, MO
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Yep, just did my brother's 383 in turqouise with the new Mopar paint. Covered great, plenty thick, and no problems with the cans not spraying. Very satisfied.


the 383 in question
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although the way the flash is on this picture it looks brighter than it actually is....
The turquoise is a very funny color... it looks way different, depending on the light.

BMW 67 Dodge Polara 383
Re: What engine paint did you use? [Re: BevoHoosier] #524445
11/21/09 11:13 PM 11/21/09 11:13 PM

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Plastikote here.

Tried the MP Chrysler Hemi Orange years ago and it was really thin. Then they changed the formula and it was much better but the price went up considerably.

I think the Plastikote ran me 5.99 per can at CarQuest?

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