daytona
May 12 2015, 07:43 AM
Hi guys,
I apologize in advance if this is posted in the wrong section. I need some help determining the correct color of the engine tin. I am taking the engine from my 1974 2.0 to get powcer coated. I am not sure if it should be painted, semi-gloss, or satin black, or what? Any and all information is welcome. Also, the tin still has the white numbers and letters on the side that looks like "EA370 and 621". Does this need to be protected or not?
Thanks,
Bill.
TheCabinetmaker
May 12 2015, 07:47 AM
I use a 30% gloss paint which translates to a satin finish. Close to factory. If your big on originality, take pics of the stencil and reproduce the font, then restencil. Personally, I would lose the stencil.
daytona
May 12 2015, 09:50 AM
Thanks for the info cabinetmaker. I am still not sure what to do about the stencil.
Bill.
euro911
May 12 2015, 09:45 PM
take pix of the factory #s if you plan to do a concours restoration. Someone else recently posted some pix of the #s he reproduced on his restoration. I forgot who it was though
Mike Bellis
May 12 2015, 11:04 PM
The correct color is a mix between dirty oil and dirt...
Pat Garvey
May 25 2015, 06:45 PM
Plain old Wurth Satin Black.
914runnow
May 30 2015, 10:40 PM
BK-05
JeffBowlsby
Jul 17 2015, 04:37 PM
QUOTE(daytona @ May 12 2015, 08:50 AM)
Thanks for the info cabinetmaker. I am still not sure what to do about the stencil.
Bill.
Its really a rubber stamp using paint, not a stencil, if you look closely.
euro911
Jul 17 2015, 06:20 PM
Hey Pat, did you ever get a stamp made up?
Pat Garvey
Jul 22 2015, 06:05 PM
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jul 17 2015, 06:20 PM)
Hey Pat, did you ever get a stamp made up?
No. Lost interest when I had major health problems 16 months ago. But....I MAY be regaining my interest........
nathansnathan
Sep 15 2015, 08:48 AM
I had a stamp made for the 620 on my 49 state 1.7. I haven't applied it yet though. I'll post pics when I do, but it will be awhile. I believe the font is DIN 1451 Engschrift (Condensed).
The Wurth Flexi Trim Black Satin is the stuff to use, as it won't crack off as easy when adjusting the pieces for fit. I believe it is lacquer. I've done a few pieces and it is really nice how it lays on.
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