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Jan 4, 2010 | 11:25 AM

DanielA

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Engine Block Paint Color

I am thinking aobut touching up the paint on my 1977 L-82 engine block. This engine is painted blue instead of the standard engine's "Chev Orange." I was looking through my Eastwood Catalog and they have two blues for Chev vehicles. One is "6 cyl Blue." I hope that's not right! They also have "GM Corporate Blue." Anyone know if that is the right color for my engine?

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Dan

Jan 4, 2010 | 11:50 AM

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GM Corporate Blue should be what you're after.

Jan 4, 2010 | 09:42 PM

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I think the 6 cyl. blue was for the early 6 cyl., it is correct color from eastwood, just not yours.

Jan 4, 2010 | 09:44 PM

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GM Corporate Blue should be what you're after.

Jan 5, 2010 | 07:09 AM

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I believe that it was also called "Mark of Excellence" blue, at one time.

Jan 5, 2010 | 07:40 AM

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If I may piggy back on the OP's thread/question. Anyone know where to find brush on high temp engine paint (in GM blue of course)?

Jan 5, 2010 | 10:22 AM

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If I may piggy back on the OP's thread/question. Anyone know where to find brush on high temp engine paint (in GM blue of course)?

Try POR15 ... it's available in an assortment of colors. Use a foam type disposable brush, as some bristles will be left in the paint if you use a bristle brush.

Jan 5, 2010 | 06:27 PM

BTAL

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Try POR15 ... it's available in an assortment of colors. Use a foam type disposable brush, as some bristles will be left in the paint if you use a bristle brush.

Thanks, I'll check it out.