What Paints are the best for restoring engines?

[SFMajor]

I am gathering all the parts for a restore on my 318 Cid. For anyone who has re-painted their engines, which brands worked the best. If there is a thread already posted on this site, please direct me to it.

Thanks,

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Mopar performance is hard to beat excellent coverage correct colors local dodge dealer. I have also been pretty happy with chrysler blue that I bought out of local napa store, don't know if brand changes in different parts of the country though.

 

[commando1]

NAPA has Chrysler Blue? Damn. I've been buying it from Summit. Price is OK but the "handling" charge....

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Yeah labeled as such,I originally bought it to try on underside of intake and valley pan for corrosion protection so i could finish assembly looked good so i went back and bought more and finished painting whole thing.

 

[1978 NYB]

NAPA? Did they mix it for you or was it a rattle can?

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Rattle can I'll try and get brand and picture sat

 

[Catfish]

I saw chrysler blue at the local napa yesterday as well.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

As for color keep in mind that some 318 were red, not sure when they switched.
My 69 is red. When I painted the engine in my Barracuda I didn't like the red that was being sold so used it to cover the engine then went over it with International Harvester red.

Alan

 

[Mr C]

I would avoid the POR 15 engine paint. The Chrysler blue went on fine, but discoloured to look like the turquoise colour over time with exposure to heat.

 

[SFMajor]

My 318 is Chrysler Red. Although it looks more like a red orange right now. I know that from 1969-1971, there was a Police Only 318 4 barrel in H-Orange. I will be modifying the internals of the 318. So, not sure if I will stay with Chrysler Red or go with H-Orange. I do like the idea of IH Red though, never thought of that. Then there is a part of me that says, keep the original paint too. Hmm! decisions, decisions!

 

[SFMajor]

Thanks on the advice, I'll look at MOPAR and some others, I have heard about POR 15 and its after appearance.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

My 318 is Chrysler Red. Although it looks more like a red orange right now. I know that from 1969-1971, there was a Police Only 318 4 barrel in H-Orange. I will be modifying the internals of the 318. So, not sure if I will stay with Chrysler Red or go with H-Orange. I do like the idea of IH Red though, never thought of that. Then there is a part of me that says, keep the original paint too. Hmm! decisions, decisions!

Keep in mind that just because Mopar sells it doesn't make it correct, I do not like their red.

My 67 Barracuda, International Harvester red

Alan

 

[commando1]

Just bought a quart of Eastwood. We'll see how it goes.

 

[bluefury361]

I've had great success with Bill Hirsch products. Correct shades that hold up well after heat cycles.
I perfer to mix to a desired consistancy and spray it with a gun as apposed to spray cans. I guess because it offers a higher level of gloss.

http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EE-QUART&variation=CHRY RED

 

[commando1]

Eastwood. Umm.. close.