Topic: Hello ! And need help with engine paint and engine bay !! 68 fastback

[mhubert89]

hi !

i am new on this forum ! i am restoring a 68 fastback ! built in Dearborn on april 16.

what is the best paint to match my 289 engine ?
and what is the best paint for my engine bay ?

Thanks for your help !!

Mathieu

[J_Speegle]

Welcome - since your question is not really year specific I'll leave it here

i am new on this forum ! i am restoring a 68 fastback ! built in Dearborn on April 16.

what is the best paint to match my 289 engine ?

I would use PPG  if you can still purchase and use it where your located

Ditzler DAR 13358 acrylic enamel
Mix it with some DXR 80 Delthane Ultra Urethane Hardener and somewhere between 15-20% Ditzler DX 265 All Purpose Flatting Base,Less than 20% flattener

8 parts color + 6 parts reducer (DTR 601 or 602) depending on weather etc + 1 part DXR 80-then DX 265 flatter

The search feature is your friend

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=2282.msg11834#msg11834

and what is the best paint for my engine bay ?

The issue here is that what is legal to spray, purchase and use depends on where your located. Without those restrictions I would say a catalysed enamel with lead would work fine. Of course your likely not going to be able to purchase it in your area.

Using the search feature should turn up many earlier threads and other members responses such as

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=7852.msg44961#msg44961


Remember to check threads for discussions on how the engine compartment black transitions to the body color along the top of the inner fenders

[mhubert89]

thanks for your help !

So did plastikote 224 are close to a good color match ?

[J_Speegle]

thanks for your help !

So did plastikote 224 are close to a good color match ?

IMHO if your stuck with having to use a rattle can yes I think it should look fine for a small block. Remember the paint will be delicate and will react to spills and chemicals that come in contact with it  like fuel and antifreeze