Engine Paint Color

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Hello All,

I have a 67 GT and am currently detailing out the engine compartment. I bought this paint from W.C.C.C.

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I did a little test painting and does is this what 67 guys are using? Seems a little dark. But if it is the right paint, I will continue.
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Thanks,
Jim

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Looks perfect. 50 years from now it will be faded to a powder blue.

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Well, I’m almost done with the engine detailing. I’m still not really happy with the engine color. Barely any contrast against the engine bay and almost looks black.

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Compare this to Cougar number ones engine which had a lot bigger budget.
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It does look at bit dark. I’ve tried 3 different Ford blues from Duplicolor and none seem to be really spot-on. I’ve been using DE1621 Old Ford Blue and haven’t gotten too many complaints. Just gotta shake the heck out of the can for a long time otherwise it spits out white dots in the paint.