Correct Engine Paint for my 1982 Corvette Project

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Oct 30, 2013 | 12:27 PM

82VettCE

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Correct Engine Paint for my 1982 Corvette Project

I want to do this project one time and correct so I am hoping someone can help with the correct engine paint for my 1982 Corvette project.

According to my local NAPA store the correct engine paint is Dupli-Color DE1609 (Chevy Blue), but this color looks allot darker than the original factory blue that is on the car now.

According to my local Auto Zone the correct color is Dupli-Color BGM0539 (GM Blue), this color matches the existing much better, but it has a metallic in it which I don’t care for.

Thanks for any help in advance,
Jack

Oct 30, 2013 | 01:47 PM

MelWff

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Dupli-Color BGM0539 is not an engine paint it is a body paint.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/buy...ch-sprays.html

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0487&ppt=C0171

Oct 30, 2013 | 01:58 PM

Easy Mike

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I can understand wanting the correct color, but not too much of it is going to show.

Oct 30, 2013 | 03:54 PM

82VettCE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MelWff

Dupli-Color BGM0539 is not an engine paint it is a body paint.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/buy...ch-sprays.html

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0487&ppt=C0171

The BGM0539 was recommended by the store so I didn't know it was not an engine paint. Also, the DE1609 can not be the correct color it's a dark blue. I undersrand that not much of the paint can be seen, but I still would like the correct color on the block, oil pump and oil pan.

I was told the correct paint is DE1608 G.M. Blue and the DE1609 is CHEVY Blue, which is darker.

Ayways, thanks for your responses.

Last edited by 82VettCE; Oct 30, 2013 at 04:43 PM.

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