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My engine is finally in the shop and the fellow there is recommending duplicolor. He said he heats up the engine a bit then applies the first coat lightly. Then a series of light coats.
He did however say it's been a while since he painted a Pontiac blue.
So I am just wondering if the Duplicolor paint available is correct looking.
If not what is?
I saved a link a while back on this subject but lost it. Looking at history I can't find it on topic.
Please advise.....Thanks...
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Yes, Duplicolor DE-1616.
But I had better results with Plasti-kote 227.
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I had good results with the paint from Ames.
Mike
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I used the Duplicolor, I was happy with the results. OReillys had it to me the next day.
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You can get Dupli-Color primer, paint and clear coat for the engine.  
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I used por-15 high temp silver as a primer on bare block then used engine paint from The Parts Place. Afterwards when still tacky I sprayed with hightemp clear,that was 4 years ago and still looks like the day it was sprayed .
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I picked-up some Dupli-color #1610 that say's Pontiac Blue on the can,is this going to be the "wrong" color blue for my 67???
Thanks, Phil.
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i was wondering how the paint has held up on the heads of your engines?
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Take a look at http://www.pontiacpower.org/enginecolor.htm1610 appears to be correct for 1959-1965. For your '67 you want Dupli-Color #1616 or its equivalent in another brand. Pete
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i was wondering how the paint has held up on the heads of your engines? heads hold up fine, not exhaust ports...
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