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Old April 9th, 2008   #1
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buick nailhead engine color

I need to know what the green 401/425 nailhead engine color is called and possibly where it can be obtained...?
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Re: buick nailhead engine color

CARS has it; page 7 of their catalog.

http:www.oldbuickparts.com

I have always called it "Buick green".

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Re: buick nailhead engine color

POR-15 for the hardest, thickest, most awesome engine enamel I have ever used.
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Re: buick nailhead engine color

If your "economy" minded, like me, I've used Krylon, or Tempo, or Plasti-kote's Alpine Green. It's the green that Detroit Diesels use. Very, very close. If you're repainting the entire engine, no one can tell. < $5.00 per can compared to $14.00 to $16.00 per can. (12 oz. aerosol)

Classic Buick is now selling Ford Green as Buick Green - not close so beware. If you peel off the lable, the cap says Ford Green under the "Private label Buick Green."

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Re: buick nailhead engine color

Check my response in the General Catagory .
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