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Orange · 04-12-2007, 10:08 AM

I actually painted mine to match my truck's exterior.
I used the same exact paint, just had them mix it in a spray can for me. It was $15 a can, but worth it to have an exact match.

I used some Zinc rich etching primer (kind of like cold galvanizing stuff) and then put on the paint. It hasn't faded, peeled, turned color, or nothing. It is flawless.

A lot of it is in the prep I think.

I have also heard good things about the DuPont Imron paint on engines.

DLB

04-12-2007, 10:08 AM	#8
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Engine Color I actually painted mine to match my truck's exterior. I used the same exact paint, just had them mix it in a spray can for me. It was $15 a can, but worth it to have an exact match. I used some Zinc rich etching primer (kind of like cold galvanizing stuff) and then put on the paint. It hasn't faded, peeled, turned color, or nothing. It is flawless. A lot of it is in the prep I think. I have also heard good things about the DuPont Imron paint on engines. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.