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Projects '55-'57 Pontiac Dark Green engine paint?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bird man, Dec 12, 2016.

  1. Bird man
    Joined: Dec 28, 2009
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    Bird man
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    from Milwaukee

    It looks like Hirsch is about the only source for this color. Does anyone know different?
    And I did search...
    Thanks!
     
  2. Bird man
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    Bird man
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    from Milwaukee

  3. FrankenRodz
    Joined: Dec 20, 2007
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    Automotive Touchup does not list it, but did you give them a call?
     
  4. uncledon529@bellsouth.net
    Joined: Mar 7, 2009
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    uncledon529@bellsouth.net
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    from florida

    I went the Hirsh route, worked well. Then the engine came out again and I took a sample to Sherwin Williams and got a qt of high gloss enamel mixed up, sprayed with a preval, holding up very well. Plenty left over for brush touch ups. Sorry cant post pics.
     
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  5. KoolKat-57
    Joined: Feb 22, 2010
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    from Dublin, OH

    I would take a valve cover or some other part to an automotive paint supply and have them match it in a straight enamel like uncle don did.
    KK
     
  6. rusty rocket
    Joined: Oct 30, 2011
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    I was impressed with Hirsch.
     
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  7. Snowman454007
    Joined: Apr 28, 2016
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    Snowman454007
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    from Austin, TX

    I also went the Hirsch Auto Route and the recommendation of another member here and have been really happy!

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  8. Bird man
    Joined: Dec 28, 2009
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    Bird man
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    Nice Mill, Snowman. I bit the bullet & ordered from Hirsch. $54 for 2 cans + hazmat!
    Fuuuudge!
     
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  9. Snowman454007
    Joined: Apr 28, 2016
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    Snowman454007
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    from Austin, TX

    Can't argue with you Birdman! They are a bit pricy for sure! But it those results! Thanks although it's a Pontiac 461 I am shooting to get it 56 316 appearing as much as possible

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  10. Bird man
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    Bird man
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    from Milwaukee

    "Only I didn’t say “Fudge.” I said THE word, the big one, the queen-mother of dirty words, the “F-dash-dash-dash” word!"

    I actually know of 2 '56 Ponchos with 316s, complete 3 on da tree setups. If a guy were interested, a friend could pull & ship the parts. price would be up to him.The gears are likely great too. Cars are located in central WI.
     
  11. Two quarts may be too much. We used one to do both the engine and transmission on our 56. It is holding up well except as to be expected on the heads at the exhaust ports. All applied with a foam brush
     

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