Tim
It sounds like you are being to critical about the paint.
Most auto parts store have engine paint; grab a spray can of VHT or similar
black engine paint and paint the engine.
Satin black is all in the eye of the beholder, sometimes it is
called chassis black. Granted not all spray cans of satin black are
created equal. I would go with chassis black or trim black. IMO, chassis
black is slightly less glossy than trim black. If these black paints don't
met your expectations then you will have to mix your own satin black paint
and shoot it with a paint gun. You start with black paint and you add
flattening agent until you get the shade of satin black you desire.
Go to an auto paint store and buy the following:
Black paint = Ditzler #9000
Flattening agent; there should be mixing ratios listed on the label or they
should supply a sheet with them
Also there is a Low Gloss Black = Ditzler #9295
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Tim Webster
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 9:44 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: 260 engine paint
To All,
I need your help. I have the 260 ready to be installed except for paint. I
have taken great pains to get this car right and do not wish to mess up
here. In TBON the engine is described as having been painted "black". I
understand that this is a gloss black. I just spent a large portion of today
chasing around town trying to nail down the right of glossiness and it was
fruitless.
No doubt there is someone in the community who can sagely recommend a
suitable paint for the block. I heard from Norm Miller that Toploaders were
either black or left unpainted. Why is this so? Is there not an advantage to
painting them to preclude rust?
No to load to many queries into one email, but can anyone suggest a good
substitute for the "satin black" as mentioned in TBON?
May I asume that bellhousings were left bare aluminum?
I talked to the local expert car appraiser today and he recommended
Burfords; part # A-4311-OB, as being correct. When I went to the paint
experts their eyes literally glazed over as I was escorted to the door.
Any hints greatly appreciated.
Tim
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