Olds Engine Paints

robert mueller

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G'day,

I have a Patterson 455 Stage II engine that came out of a coach that burned to the beltline I will be assembling while I'm in the
USA this year. I was looking at the Eastwood paint link that Fred provided and decided to go with the metallic blue.

While on the Eastwood site I stumbled on to something even better:

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-hi-temp-internal-exhaust-coating-w-nozzle.html

I'm going to order a couple of cans of this product as well along with:

https://www.eastwood.com/factory-gray-hi-temp-coating.html

and the metallic engine paint:

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-ceramic-engine-paint-olds-455-blue-quart.html

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
 
 
Rob,

The Eastwood looks to be the correct paint, but it is why my engine is Duplicolor 1608. I also painted as part instead of the finished assembly.
That means I would have been mixing and painting one day a week on a good week.

Would I have like to use that paint - Yes.

I almost painted the engine parts red (long story - maybe at a rally), but it would not have gone well with the coach colors.

Matt
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OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
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Matt,

I've watched a zillion of the custom auto shows like Kindig Customs, RMD, Fast & Loud, etc. and they all paint completely assembled
engines which is the way I'll paint mine.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Matt Colie
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2018 8:04 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints

Rob,

The Eastwood looks to be the correct paint, but it is why my engine is Duplicolor 1608. I also painted as part instead of the
finished assembly. That means I would have been mixing and painting one day a week on a good week.

Would I have like to use that paint - Yes.

I almost painted the engine parts red (long story - maybe at a rally), but it would not have gone well with the coach colors.

Matt
 
Better yet paint it when it’s hot and the paint will lay out/stay on
better.

Sully
Bellevue.

> Matt,
>
> I've watched a zillion of the custom auto shows like Kindig Customs, RMD,
> Fast & Loud, etc. and they all paint completely assembled
> engines which is the way I'll paint mine.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Matt
> Colie
> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2018 8:04 AM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints
>
> Rob,
>
> The Eastwood looks to be the correct paint, but it is why my engine is
> Duplicolor 1608. I also painted as part instead of the
> finished assembly. That means I would have been mixing and painting one
> day a week on a good week.
>
> Would I have like to use that paint - Yes.
>
> I almost painted the engine parts red (long story - maybe at a rally), but
> it would not have gone well with the coach colors.
>
> Matt
>
>
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> Matt,
>
> I've watched a zillion of the custom auto shows like Kindig Customs, RMD, Fast & Loud, etc. and they all paint completely assembled
> engines which is the way I'll paint mine.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.

But,

I really don't like painted hoses and belts.
The fact that that is what most manufactures do not withstanding.

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
Matt,

I've NEVER seen any of the shows paint belts and hoses!

The engines are fully assembled and the appropriate holes are plugged and the areas where they don't want paint are masked off; i.e.
carb mounting flange, exhaust port flange(s), pulley groves, rear of engine where the bell housing attaches, etc.

Mate, as far as I'm concerned only an idiot would paint belts and hoses!

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Matt Colie
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2018 12:10 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints

But,

I really don't like painted hoses and belts.
The fact that that is what most manufactures do not withstanding.

Matt
 
Rob

"... only an idiot would paint belts and hoses! "

Unfortunately any of the heavy equipment auctions I have attended, just
about everything was painted including the dash instruments...That's how we
spruce up a 1985 CAT grader here in NS .

Mike in NS

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On Sat, Jun 16, 2018 at 6:47 PM, Rob Mueller
wrote:

> Matt,
>
> I've NEVER seen any of the shows paint belts and hoses!
>
> The engines are fully assembled and the appropriate holes are plugged and
> the areas where they don't want paint are masked off; i.e.
> carb mounting flange, exhaust port flange(s), pulley groves, rear of
> engine where the bell housing attaches, etc.
>
> Mate, as far as I'm concerned only an idiot would paint belts and hoses!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Matt
> Colie
> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2018 12:10 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints
>
> But,
>
> I really don't like painted hoses and belts.
> The fact that that is what most manufactures do not withstanding.
>
> Matt
>
>
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1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
 
Mike,

I attended the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction at the Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncaseville, CT) in 2016 and looked over many
vehicles and none of them had painted hoses or bets.

As a matter of fact I'm heading up here next week to attend this years auction and I'll check this years offerings.

Here's a link to the car I bought at the 2016 B-J auction:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/more-toys/p64880-img-7697.html

As far as the guys sprucing up heavy equipment goes all I can say is; "if the shoe fits, wear it" or is it "fill your hat" in
Canada?

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2018 7:38 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints

Rob

"... only an idiot would paint belts and hoses! "

Unfortunately any of the heavy equipment auctions I have attended, just
about everything was painted including the dash instruments...That's how we
spruce up a 1985 CAT grader here in NS .

Mike in NS

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On Sat, Jun 16, 2018 at 6:47 PM, Rob Mueller
wrote:

> Matt,
>
> I've NEVER seen any of the shows paint belts and hoses!
>
> The engines are fully assembled and the appropriate holes are plugged and
> the areas where they don't want paint are masked off; i.e.
> carb mounting flange, exhaust port flange(s), pulley groves, rear of
> engine where the bell housing attaches, etc.
>
> Mate, as far as I'm concerned only an idiot would paint belts and hoses!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Matt
> Colie
> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2018 12:10 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints
>
> But,
>
> I really don't like painted hoses and belts.
> The fact that that is what most manufactures do not withstanding.
>
> Matt
>
>
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

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Since my coach is far from a Concours restoration, rather more of a 'restomod' I settled for Duplicolor GM Blue:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/duplicolor-engine-enamel-with-ceramic-general-motors-blue-12-oz-de1608/7140888-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=7140888-P&adtype=pla_with_promotion&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6pLZBRCxARIsALaaY9Y3KLivQwcoWEr1PKApFrnfpHBAvc77GvpEn1tgWcaZK9gXuQ_eqCMaAkACEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Not quite the original metallic Oldsmobile Blue, but good enough.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
Rob

Nice purchase...pick up a 1/2 dozen guys and I'll get a couple of
24's....We're going on tour !

I've never seen painted belts or hoses on anything except on the very heavy
equipment here in NS. Those painter boys seem to "fill their boots" .

Where do you keep the Chrysler ?

Mike in NS

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> link to that thread with more paint details: http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/
> GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=40950&start=0&rid=0
>
> that internal exhaust coating has a 90 day defect warranty, might have to
> try it on a bike exhaust using the infrared heat monitor on it before and
> after. experiment with clear tubing to figure the right spray technique
> first.
>
>
> if it works as advertised it could very useful for sure.
>
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
 
If you paint the belts and hoses you also do not get a full coverage on the
parts of the motor obscured by them. Block with heads, oil pan and intake
installed is a clean way to go. Anyone who blows the belts and hoses is a
hack.
Period

Sully
Bellevue.

On Sun, Jun 17, 2018 at 3:03 PM Kingsley Coach
wrote:

> Rob
>
> Nice purchase...pick up a 1/2 dozen guys and I'll get a couple of
> 24's....We're going on tour !
>
> I've never seen painted belts or hoses on anything except on the very heavy
> equipment here in NS. Those painter boys seem to "fill their boots" .
>
> Where do you keep the Chrysler ?
>
> Mike in NS
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> > link to that thread with more paint details:
> http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/
> > GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=40950&start=0&rid=0
> >
> > that internal exhaust coating has a 90 day defect warranty, might have to
> > try it on a bike exhaust using the infrared heat monitor on it before and
> > after. experiment with clear tubing to figure the right spray technique
> > first.
> >
> >
> > if it works as advertised it could very useful for sure.
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> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
>
> Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !
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Mike,

The bikes are in Sydney already and the T&C has a few items out being chromed and as soon as they are done it will be transported to
Houston where I will drive it for a week or two then it will get packed in a container and sent on it's way to Sydney.

When I gets there it will be the ONLY 1946 Town & Country in Australia according to the Chrysler Restorers Club of Australia.

The only hang up on the shipment is I need the Australian Border Force to approve the Asbestos Certificate which provides details as
to what components were sampled, what testing method was used and that the results were all negative.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2018 5:03 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints

Rob

Nice purchase...pick up a 1/2 dozen guys and I'll get a couple of
24's....We're going on tour !

I've never seen painted belts or hoses on anything except on the very heavy
equipment here in NS. Those painter boys seem to "fill their boots" .

Where do you keep the Chrysler ?

Mike in NS

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> link to that thread with more paint details: http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/
> GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=40950&start=0&rid=0
>
> that internal exhaust coating has a 90 day defect warranty, might have to
> try it on a bike exhaust using the infrared heat monitor on it before and
> after. experiment with clear tubing to figure the right spray technique
> first.
>
>
> if it works as advertised it could very useful for sure.
>
>
>
>
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
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Carl,

Nice work!

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 11:26 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-gmc/p64901-my-new-455-2-2018.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-gmc/p64898-my-rebuilt-455-2-2018.html
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'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels,
Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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> Carl,
>
> Nice work!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Carl Stouffer
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 11:26 AM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Olds Engine Paints
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-gmc/p64901-my-new-455-2-2018.html
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-gmc/p64898-my-rebuilt-455-2-2018.html
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels,
> Rear American Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
>
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Thanks Rob. I wish I could take credit for it, but I hired this build out. If I HAD done it myself, that's the way I would have done it. My
mechanic friend knows this, that's why he went the extra mile on the detail for me. I did all the R&R work with the same attention to detail.

--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member