LT5 Engine Paint - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Starman · 02-27-2013

There have been many comments and options regarding LT Engine paint over the years. The original paint has not been available for several years, but if you are only seeking to match the appearance of the stock finish, Duplicolor Engine Paint in Cast Aluminum DE1650 is pretty available for $5-$6 per can at Advance Auto Parts.

Z51JEFF · 02-27-2013

Lingenfelter also sells the same shade of silver.Cant remember what I paid for a can but I do know it was alot more than $6.00.

RHanselman · 02-28-2013

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Lingenfelter also sells the same shade of silver.Cant remember what I paid for a can but I do know it was alot more than $6.00.

I know Jerry has it...

Cheers,
RH

Kevin · 02-27-2013

the black lettering is basic bbq black paint I've recently learned.

I really with they would have taken 15 seconds and cleared the damn motor prior to assembly

LancePearson · 02-27-2013

I've seen the letters looking really good but I've been hesitant to paint them. How does everyone do it, with a fine artists small brush dipped carefully? I'm not a very good "finish" person so it's been left alone so far.

Jagdpanzer · 02-27-2013

Fill in the letters with what ever paint color you prefer then after a few hours wipe off the top surface with a neatly folded shop towel soaked in mineral spirits or paint thinner to remove the excess paint.

Scrrem · 02-27-2013

I'm right there with you Lance, I can't do the small detailed work like that. My guess would be a fine brush and just wipe any overlap paint quickly before it sets.

I removed my parts and sent them to the pro (Mark H.) and they came back looking awesome.

Rich

LancePearson · 02-27-2013

Jag,
Thanks. I will try that next time I have a little time. Mine are in good shape but could be crisper. I can try that with one and see if it's in my skill range. Sounds pretty doable to me given their countersunk nature.

If I were a carpenter they would characterize me as a rough carpenter able to build floors and walls and roofs but would hire someone other than me to do the finish trim work on the house!

Paul Workman · 02-27-2013

I agree w/ Phil. I had good luck too brushing the paint in with an artist's brush (round, 1/8") and immediately wiped the excess off with a QTip dampenened with acitone (finger nail polish remover).

Far as Duplicolor goes, you will get some yellowing with the heat. I believe Lee has an alternate recommendtion.

Jagdpanzer · 02-27-2013

I see Jerry now carries engine paint
http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...roducts_id=658

02-27-2013	#1
Starman Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Speedway, IN Posts: 133	LT5 Engine Paint There have been many comments and options regarding LT Engine paint over the years. The original paint has not been available for several years, but if you are only seeking to match the appearance of the stock finish, Duplicolor Engine Paint in Cast Aluminum DE1650 is pretty available for $5-$6 per can at Advance Auto Parts.

02-27-2013	#2
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,078	Re: LT5 Engine Paint Lingenfelter also sells the same shade of silver.Cant remember what I paid for a can but I do know it was alot more than $6.00.

02-27-2013	#4
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: LT5 Engine Paint the black lettering is basic bbq black paint I've recently learned. I really with they would have taken 15 seconds and cleared the damn motor prior to assembly __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

02-27-2013	#5
LancePearson Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chester, Virginia Posts: 457	Re: LT5 Engine Paint I've seen the letters looking really good but I've been hesitant to paint them. How does everyone do it, with a fine artists small brush dipped carefully? I'm not a very good "finish" person so it's been left alone so far. __________________ Lance Pearson Chester, Virginia [COLOR=red][I]'76 L48 four speed[/I][/COLOR] [COLOR=red][I]'91 ZR-1 #00682[/I][/COLOR] Net Registry #1461

02-27-2013	#6
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: LT5 Engine Paint Fill in the letters with what ever paint color you prefer then after a few hours wipe off the top surface with a neatly folded shop towel soaked in mineral spirits or paint thinner to remove the excess paint. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake Last edited by Jagdpanzer; 02-27-2013 at 02:16 PM.

02-27-2013	#8
LancePearson Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chester, Virginia Posts: 457	Re: LT5 Engine Paint Jag, Thanks. I will try that next time I have a little time. Mine are in good shape but could be crisper. I can try that with one and see if it's in my skill range. Sounds pretty doable to me given their countersunk nature. If I were a carpenter they would characterize me as a rough carpenter able to build floors and walls and roofs but would hire someone other than me to do the finish trim work on the house! __________________ Lance Pearson Chester, Virginia [COLOR=red][I]'76 L48 four speed[/I][/COLOR] [COLOR=red][I]'91 ZR-1 #00682[/I][/COLOR] Net Registry #1461

02-27-2013	#9
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: LT5 Engine Paint I agree w/ Phil. I had good luck too brushing the paint in with an artist's brush (round, 1/8") and immediately wiped the excess off with a QTip dampenened with acitone (finger nail polish remover). Far as Duplicolor goes, you will get some yellowing with the heat. I believe Lee has an alternate recommendtion. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry Last edited by Paul Workman; 02-27-2013 at 02:31 PM.

02-27-2013	#10
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: LT5 Engine Paint I see Jerry now carries engine paint http://jerrysgaskets.com/store2/root...roducts_id=658 __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake