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After having to respray a '65 tri-power engine after the new Duplicolor light blue turned out very green, I called around and found out that friends were using the VHT Pontiac light blue engine paint. As far as I can see, the VHT is a perfect match. I've been buying the cans from Amazon.
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Mick Batson 1967 original owner Tyro Blue/black top 4-speed HO GTO with all the original parts stored safely away -- 1965 2+2 survivor AC auto -- 1965 Catalina Safari Wagon in progress. |
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#42
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Web-surfing today and bought a few cans of Plasti-kote 208 at NPD
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
#43
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You likely found the last available PlastiKote 208. It’s too bad Rustoleum sold the PlastiKote division to Duplicolor. I’ve called Duplicolor to ask them to change the DE1610 & DE1515 Pontiac engine paint to match the PlastiKote 206 & 227 Their answer was—“We’ll try.”
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BONESTOCK GOATS '64 GTO Tripower Hardtop (Wife's Car) '64 GTO Tripower Post Coupe (My Car) '99 Bonneville SE Sedan |
#44
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Update-
So before I purchased the paint, I spoke with the NPD rep and he confirmed via email the paint was Plastikote 208. It arrived today and it isn’t Plastikote- it’s a Seymour paint mixed to match the 208. The good news is it is a perfect match and should be a good lead for anyone wanting the PK 208. While this worked out Ok, it amazes me the NPD sales rep lied so easily. Here is a pic of a piece of metal I painted with the Seymore to compare with my valve cover which is the genuine PK 208.
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project Last edited by grivera; 12-12-2022 at 10:06 PM. |
#45
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The color looks pretty good in the photo. I guess I would question about Seymour paint? Pigments, durability, fade resistance, oil and gas resistance and so forth. I am not familiar with the Seymour brand. Is it a good quality?
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#46
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Seymour is good stuff. Been using it for years. It might even be better than the Plastikote. We need to find out if it's heat resistant though... Engine enamel is usually good to 500 degrees..
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"I know just enough to keep me here, but not enough to get me out" Last edited by Cardo; 12-13-2022 at 10:24 AM. |
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Dumb bit of trivia: Seymour "invented" spray paint. First to put paint in an aerosol spray can. Very old brand. Looks good.
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#48
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And also see if there is any printing on the bottom of the can. aka - might could bypass NPD and get Seymour color more directly. fwiw. |
#49
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Those cans like that are a "generic" can of bases to be mixed. It's a line that Seymour sells that I've seen available from several vendors. I have bought several interior colors that way. The selling vendor mixes the color and puts it into the can on an individual can basis.
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"I know just enough to keep me here, but not enough to get me out" |
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I inquired on the type of paint used and received this reply: “I confirmed with our research department, our AP-62208N is formulated as high heat engine paint. Being an engine paint it will be oil and fuel resistant.”
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
#51
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So what paint available now has the best match for the 1965 and older engines?
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Bill Strobel Owner Independent Towing 1965 GTO Nightwatch Blue/Aqua 2005 GTO Quick Silver/Red Fayetteville, NC Do It Right or Don't Do It All |
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#53
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Well for many Plastikote 208 was the go-to “correct” OTC paint and this mix by NPD/Seymour seems to be the same color as the PK 208 (see match in post 44)
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
#54
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Good to know and thanks for checking. I'll have to order myself a few.
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"I know just enough to keep me here, but not enough to get me out" |
#55
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The Duplicolor is darker than the 208: I have both.
I will use the Duplicolor on my 5.3 crate motor and selling 1-1/2 cans of 208. |
#56
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I've had the same code number same brand of Pontiac blues come out totally different!
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
#57
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It is pretty light:
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