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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: monaroman on July 05, 2010, 03:14:48 AM

Title: 396 engine color.
Post by: monaroman on July 05, 2010, 03:14:48 AM

Hi,

I would like to check the exact factory colour of a 68 396 325hp.

Chevrolet (GM) orange? although i have read Hugger orange.

Cheers for your input.

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: 68Zproject on July 05, 2010, 05:54:49 AM

http://camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=5268.0;all

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: monaroman on July 06, 2010, 10:39:17 AM

Hi mate,

A huge thank you...

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: 68Zproject on July 07, 2010, 04:02:11 AM

No problem

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: monaroman on July 08, 2010, 09:36:44 AM

Hi there,

Has anyone tried using a spry gun to lay down the engine paint.

If so could they list the exact mix of paint that made it successful (matching EN48)

As always thatnk you for your assistance

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: Sauron327 on July 08, 2010, 10:50:40 AM

I have, same painting principles apply. But it's not correct for a restoration. Especially if you shoot it heavily and leave it full gloss. Excessive mil thickness fills the casting texture. You'd have to cut the gloss and minimize thickness.

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: tmodel66 on July 08, 2010, 01:29:43 PM

Sauron327  Did you get my PM I sent last week about the underside paint?

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: Sauron327 on July 08, 2010, 01:40:24 PM

Just checked and reply sent.

Title: Re: 396 engine color.
Post by: monaroman on July 10, 2010, 09:07:28 AM

Thanks mate