What's the correct green for early nailheads?

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by weim55, Jun 22, 2010.

  1. weim55

    weim55 Well-Known Member

    I got a laugh out of this one........ I ordered a couple of cans of Buick green along with some engine parts for my '60 401. When i got 'em I noticed the area that would label the paint color had been razored off !?

    Huh...............?

    Which makes me wonder, what is this stuff then? Chrysler turqoise seems like it would be pretty close. Maybe that's what it is. Honestly I'm not that anal about this kind of stuff. If it's pretty close that's good enough for me. I've noticed many a '59 - '60 owner comment on seeing the wrong color on an engine resto. If I'm going through this much work on the motor I otta get the color right.

    Thoughts??

    Thanks, Steve
     

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  2. bhambulldog

    bhambulldog 1955 76-RoadmasterRiviera

    I went through the same thing with Duplicolor, their green IS for Chryslers.

    About 8 years ago,
    I got what seems to be correct color from;

    CARS Inc. Pearl Street Nashnic Station New Jersey.
    CARS Buick Green 1953-1966 EP-536
     
  3. 64Electra

    64Electra Alex BCA# 44430

  4. weim55

    weim55 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the replies guys. So waddya think, is the Chrysler color close enough?

    Steve weim55 Colorado
     
  5. ubushaus

    ubushaus Gold Level Contributor

  6. weim55

    weim55 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Joe. That's a great comparison. I think I'm gonna try some of what I have next to the original paint that's left and have a look.

    Steve weim55 Colorado
     
  7. kyle56

    kyle56 Well-Known Member

    kanter also sells the correct color
     
  8. 87GN@Tahoe

    87GN@Tahoe Well-Known Member

    I use the Detroit Diesel Green..Good enough, cheap enough, and easy enough to find more cans in a hurry for me.
     
  9. 64Electra

    64Electra Alex BCA# 44430

    If you're gonna do it, do it right. Unless you get paint mixed, you can't get the exact color. But what you buy from CARS is the closest.
     
  10. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    I've had very favorable results using Bill Hirsch products. They have been in business for MANY years supplying paints & have the ORIGINAL formulations. They come in spray & brush-on applications.

    Tom T.
     
  11. 66electrafied

    66electrafied Just tossing in my nickel's worth

    I bought the Hirsch paint for mine; - personally I like the Detroit Diesel green better, it looks brighter and flashier, but the Hirsch colour is pretty good from what I was able to see on an original block.
     
  12. mrsaturn

    mrsaturn Active Member

    I got a pint of paint in a can (not a spray can) from Bill Hirsch for mine. I've never painted an engine - will it be better for me to mask it all off and brush it on, or to use my compresser and gun and spray it on? Instinct tells me spraying it on would be better, but I've heard otherwise, too.
     
  13. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    The Hirsch paint goes on very well with a foam brush & levels out nicely. Much easier than setting up then cleaning all the spray equipment.
     
  14. mrsaturn

    mrsaturn Active Member

    That's great news! I'll try it with a foam brush, and post the results in my thread (in a few weeks). How do I prep the metals? A quick washdown with denatured alcohol or something?
     
  15. william.ali.kay

    william.ali.kay Needs more cowbell!

    Sprayed my intake, valley pan and valve covers with the Detroit Green.
    Looks good IMO.
    Ill get some pictures up in a few days.
     
  16. BuickBorracho

    BuickBorracho Active Member

    I ordered mine from www.classicbuicks.com. They come in aerosol cans so its perfect for me since I dont have a spray gun. I ordered 2 cans of the "Early Buick V8 Pale-Green Engine Enamel" . I ended up using about 1.5 cans and had a little left over for touch ups if need be.
    Heres the site and a pic of the finished product.
    http://www.classicbuicks.com/paint&.htm
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  17. bhambulldog

    bhambulldog 1955 76-RoadmasterRiviera

    Very nice. On another note; What kind of switch and where did you mount it for your electric wipers?
     
  18. kent.gardner

    kent.gardner Well-Known Member

    I heard to use Detroit Diesel green too, heard it is very close and cost effective.
     
  19. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    I have been reading ALL the posts & have come to MY OPINION. It seems everyone is always looking for a less expensive alternative. This is close, that seems OK, etc. Why not just get the correct stuff to begin with & save yourselves the problems & aggravations. Sure, I agree, the Hirsh stuff may be more expensive. They have been supplying the "Hobby" for many years now. They have the correct formulations, etc. In either spray cans or quart cans & using a foam brush you will love the results & it's also good for 600*. Brushing can be attractive in many ways, 1st. & foremost no OVER SPRAY or TAPING required & no painting equipment needed or the following clean-up.
    Just my humble opinion.

    Tom T.
     
  20. bhambulldog

    bhambulldog 1955 76-RoadmasterRiviera

    sage advice.:gp:
     

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