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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Bismarck, ND
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Progress Pic, Correct Chevy engine orange?
I thought I'd post this picture for kicks.
One question. Does this look like the correct color for Chevy engine orange? I used Hirsche Engine Paint. It's supposed to be the best rattle can engine paint money can buy but it's given me nothing but fits. It was terrible about pooling and running. The spray pattern and coverage was poor. It had to be applied in about 4-5 light coats. On the plus side it looks pretty nice when finished and does seem pretty durable for rattle-can paint. Anyway, To my eye it looks too orange, a really true orange. I always think of Chevy engine orange has being more of a slightly reddish orange especially compared to the color that was on it originally. What do you guys think? (And yes I need to rework my wires a little!)
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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It does look a litte orange, but give it some time...maybe is will fade a little.
Still looks real good from here...nice work! -Jeff |
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Hot Damn - Here I Am!!
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Ringgold, Georgia
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Yea - it's definately Orange. It'll probably fade soon enough when you start driving it though.
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Got big-block?
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Looks correct to me.
SC
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Looks fine to me. Needs some chrome though, since chrome gives your engine more horsepower and torque
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Looks like Chevy Orange to me. I Like it
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Here's a before shot. It's come a long ways.
It seems like it was more of a tomato orange in this picture. Oh well, I'm not about to go repainting it now. It should darken up a bit.
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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thats lookin awesome, a little tip to guys, buy the same kind chevy orange when you paint your engine
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I'm wondering how you knew what the original color was to begin with on that slimy mess in the second pic!!! The new color looks fantastic next to the takeout photo!! I like it!
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Thanks for the complements!
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
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I too have run into the bran/color deal.
Even if that isn't 100% proper, it looks outstanding. One thing you just discovered, the higher quality the paint (generally) the thinner it is, the longer it takes to dry, and the more your chances are of it running. However, as you can tell looking at your engine, it ends up looking soooo much better than the 99 cent crap. |
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: edmonton,canada
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IMHO I think the best Chevy Orange PAint to buy is the stuff that your local gm dealer sells. It sprays nice, has nice consitency and looks great.
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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Looks like all the hard work paid off.. I would have it in my truck.
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wow, that is one nice looking motor imo, i like them kinda plain, but chrome and all that does look nice to. keep up the good work
matt
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