WillBilly53 Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 hey, anybody know the correct color to paint a dynaflow?i just got it back today. boy does she look great! also it's down to the bare metal so do i need to prime it and also what kind of paint do i need to use when i paint it, i.e. hi-temp paint?buick green, like the engine?thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Will, as far as I know they weren't painted at all. I really don't know about a 53, but my 55 wasn't. And my 62 isn't painted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillBilly53 Posted May 2, 2003 Author Share Posted May 2, 2003 well, should i clear coat it to protect it from rust?if i ever decided to enter it into a show how much would i get deducted ifi painted it buick green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 WillI would paint it black or cast iron color. Eastwood has paints that match. http://eastwoodco.comIt would make no difference in BCA judging since the judges do not get under the car.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillBilly53 Posted May 2, 2003 Author Share Posted May 2, 2003 thanks skyking and willie.i think i'll do the cast iron color. while i'm on this note. what do you think about the engine? the valve covers were buick green. but that's all i could tell. and it was hard to tell as i soaked them in purple power and scraped them. but i could see a faint buick green color underneath the grease. the engine is now at a pro shop being boiled and rebuilt but it will be soon time to protect it. i've already got a can of buick green from eastwood. was buick green stock on some models or just and option? thanks again in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbuick714 Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 I recall that everything(almost) under the car was "Chassis Black" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 Will, the Buick green was a stock color for that year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scott mich bca # 6619 Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 Will,I had the same questions when I restored my 1955 Roadmaster. The engine is Buick Engine Green, available from Cars, Inc. in NJ.The Dynaflow to the best of my knowledge was not painted. After careful stripingand cleaning, the color of the case is a light to medium grey.It is possible that over the years, perhaps when rebuilt, the transmissions werepainted by the rebuilders.This correct paint color is available from Eastwood Company, and called "Detail Grey".Send for their catalog, there is a lot of cool paints and supplies you can use.800-345-1178 or www eastwoodcompany.com.I especialy like their underhood black paint, which is the absolute correctsheen of not flat, not gloss, but just slightly glossy. It is a laquer paint,that is extreemly easy to use either in an aerosol, or sprayed with a gun.See my engine and cars in the photo gallery.Scott Mich BCA # 6619. OCA # 3947Assistant Director, Chicagoland Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillBilly53 Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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