Engine: Bill Hirsh engine paint closest to 57 champion Turquoise

[Dan Ward]

Does Bill Hirsh (not sure of spelling) make an engine paint that is close to 57 champion engine turquoise ? I would prefer to brush it on. I do not want anything that has to be "cured" by heat. KBS Motor Coater makes what sounds like a decent paint, but I cannot get very close to the 57 Studebaker turquoise. Bill Hirsh lists the colors but I have no idea if they are even close to 57 stude. Thanks----Dan

[StudeRich]

Older Ford Turquoise/Green is the closest I have found, but Studebaker Vendors Have the Correct Color and it should be in stock in Qt's. and 13 Oz spray Cans.

https://studebakervendors.com

[Charlie D]

Dan,
It is interesting you bring this up. I want to paint the Oldsmobile engine that will be going into my 1955 Studebaker Coupe restomod the Pontiac Light Blue which was a 1959 to 1965 engine color. I had purchased a couple of cans of the Duplicolor spray paint but wanted to go with a quart of paint. I ordered a quart from Eastwood and sprayed it on a part and was not happy with the result. I thought it was too dark. I had read a few good reports on the Bill Hirsch Auto engine paint. I emailed the company and asked for a sample of the Pontiac Light Blue. A gentleman by the name of Jeff responded and said he would send me a sample of the paint. It took about a week but I received the painted sample. It is much closer to the color I want than the Eastwood paint. I ordered a quart. It is a single stage enamel. A few more reviews indicated it may be easier to brush on than to thin it enough to spray. I'll find out.

If they have a color that you think may be pretty close I am sure they would send you a sample of it so you could compare with what you desire the finished color to be. Good luck with your project.
Charlie D.

[jts359]

I've said it before and I'll say it again Bill Hirsch engine paints and chassis black paints are great products , But their engine paints do take awhile to dry , And I have not used it in awhile their gas tank sealer is good and it is in my gas tanks, In one case for over 30 years , Ed

[Silverplate]

Absolutely awesome engine paint by Bill Hirsch. Used several different colors on different engines always with outstanding results. Brush on and flows very nice without brush marks. Will send samples when needed. First class product…Mike

[Yogi]

Bill Hirsch Miracle paint is the best rust killer that I have found. I use it often. I am not fond of their heavy duty Miracle paint, it's too thick.
Yogi, slightly smarter than the average bear

[Dan Ward]

Thanks again-----Dan

[Charlie D]

I could kick myself for not reading the instructions more carefully. I sand blasted the oil pan yesterday and was going to use the Bill Hirsch engine enamel. I then discovered that for the smooth parts of the engine I need the high temp dark gray primer. I ordered it and the cast iron exhaust manifold spray paint yesterday so that will delay my painting by a few days. Plus paying shipping twice was not very smart.
Charlie D.

[Dan Ward]

Charlie D------Believe me , your not the only one who makes mistakes like that. In my particular case, I find myself having to be very careful in my old age( I'm 67) and read everything several times to make sure I don't miss something--and sometimes I miss it anyway. I guess it is a normal part of aging but I don't like it! I try to stay positive in spite of it. Best of luck-----Dan

[Buzzard]

Charlie D.
I don't mean to be picky but that picture is of an OLDSMOBILE engine, not a Pontiac. They both used blue but the Oldsmobile blue has much more metallic in it.

[Charlie D]

Yes, it is a 1984 Oldsmobile 307. I am painting the engine and a few other places Pontiac Light Blue because to me it compliments the Salmon color that the car will be.
Charlie D.

[Charlie D]

I just want to follow up a little with the results of the Bill Hirsch engine enamel. The Paint I showed earlier in this post was actually a Duplicolor spray can paint. I have since painted some parts with the Hirsch paint. I used my Eastwood Concourse Gun with the 1.7 needle. I tried spraying the product straight from the can. It was too thick. I diluted the product 7 parts paint and 1 part Lacquer Thinner which the instructions said was a usable thinner. I backed the volume knob back to a pretty thin pattern and it worked nicely. It takes a long time to dry.
Charlie D.