Buick35 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Where can I buy engine paint for my 35 and what brand is good? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Bill Hirsch: https://www.hirschauto.com/ENGINE-ENAMEL/productinfo/EE-QUART/BUI GREEN/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Buick Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 I painted my 28 engine with the Hirsch enamel. It goes on easy with brush or spray right out of the can. Looks good even with one coat. Leaves no brush marks with a good bristle. Takes about two days to dry completely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Nelson Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 If you get a small can of that paint, you get the cheepest cost per volume. Then I took it to my Sherwin Williams store that will take it and put it in an aerosol can. That gives you the best looking finish and you will have the most paint left. The SW store that will do this does not charge much to put the enamel into an aerosol can. I created 4 or 5 spray can as necessary over 9 months resulting in low cost and not feel bad about having to throw away cans that got clogged up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 15 minutes ago, Jim Nelson said: If you get a small can of that paint, you get the cheepest cost per volume. Then I took it to my Sherwin Williams store that will take it and put it in an aerosol can. That gives you the best looking finish and you will have the most paint left. The SW store that will do this does not charge much to put the enamel into an aerosol can. I created 4 or 5 spray can as necessary over 9 months resulting in low cost and not feel bad about having to throw away cans that got clogged up. Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Nelson Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 You will need to search to find which stores do it. Mine was a store that sold nuts and bolts for automotive application. If you need the store type that does it for cars - let me know as I pass close mine by when going to my shop. Spray cans have little paint in them. They have propellant that takes up a bunch of space. Usually the can has about 10 % product and 90 % propellant . So it's an expensive choice. In my 'other world' I kept our 'gas houses' running or designing new ones. They used several flamable gasses. Propane, Butane, iso butane etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Buick Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I recommend spraying with an air brush. All you need is an air compressor, or a portable tank you fill at a gas station will do. Filling spray bombs is okay but I find my air brush gives me much more control and better results. Nothing to shake, no propellants, no fumes. Just search Amazon for air brush where you can spend more for fancy options with a range of nozzles. My single nozzle brush is 40 years old as there is nothing that wears out. It is similar to the online version in this screenshot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 I ordered supposedly Buick green engine POR 15 paint off of e bay but when I got it yesterday the can said Austin Healy green. I might still use it since its close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Your secret is safe with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 2 hours ago, EmTee said: Your secret is safe with us! Thanks,I just hope it won't screw up my electrical system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Did it say Lucas on the can? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 9 hours ago, Larry Schramm said: Did it say Lucas on the can? No so I guess it will be all right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 I got a quart of paint from Bill Hirsh and I bought from him before.Trouble is the paint he sent is almost identical to the Austin Healy green I got by mistake on e-bay. I used it anyway on The drivers side of the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 I got a nice surprise today.I received another qt.of engine paint, the right color! If anyone needs some earlier Buick green engine paint,I have almost a qt. they can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Say Buick35, you`ve sure got a lot of interesting stuff going on. You need to learn how to post some pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 3 hours ago, Buick35 said: I received another qt.of engine paint, the right color! Huh? Did Hirsh discover and correct a mistake...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 12 hours ago, EmTee said: Huh? Did Hirsh discover and correct a mistake...? Sounds like it. I'm not going to question him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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