mally002 Posted October 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2008 Ok, I have searched all over the forum and couldn't find any refrence. I want to paint the engine and wanted to know what color Blue was used, is there a rattle can that is really close to the color or is there an exact match somewhere? If so where can I buy it.Thanks, Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted October 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2008 I bought mine from Les at ClassicDatsun.com. It was about $29 a can, but mixed to exact Nissan paint code. Engine came out beautiful. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-263973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mally002 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted October 21, 2008 I didn't even think about Les......Duh, :stupid: (sorry Les)Thanks, Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-263979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
golgo13 Posted October 21, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 21, 2008 My friend Mike McGinnis' is the best. Banzai Motorworks (301) 420-4200 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-263981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted October 21, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 21, 2008 Many people have said that Chrysler Engine Blue is VERY close, and considerably cheaper than Les' paint. But I'll probably still use Les' paint on mine when I refresh the block someday. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-263986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted October 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2008 Don't cut corners.....go with Les. You'll live with it forever.....do it right! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-263998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpizzaman20 Posted October 22, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2008 Ford Truck Blue is another option. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-264005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swflaz Posted October 22, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2008 I got the blue paint from Les 2 months ago for about 28 per can. The block looks great. I'm a believer. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-264008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted October 22, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2008 Hi,I just stop to see here, we in Japan Nissan diesel (ND;a groupe of Nissan making tracks) is selling engine blue which is applying many Nissan engines.My L24 was painted with this blue needed 1 or 2 spray- cans.kats Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-264016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th-Z Posted October 22, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 22, 2008 Tower Paint www.towerpaint.com Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-264023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted October 22, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 22, 2008 Nissan's blue engine paint has Austin DNA.Back in the 1950s, when Nissan were assembling CKD kits of Austin cars, they were given a 'British Standard' paint code for the formulation of the engine block and ancillaries colour. It seems to have stuck.This colour is still listed on the 'British Standard' database as B.S. 18C39, with HMG ( Her Majesty's Government ) number GL31557, and 'Glidden Number' name 'Dolphin'. Alan T. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-264026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted October 22, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2008 Great info Alan!S20 has silver on the block,is this mean this engine comes from Prince notfrom Nissan? However my Z432 has Volks Wargen black on the block this is a strong policy of the restorer. kats Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/29732-blue-engine-paint/#findComment-264028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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