Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

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Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

Post by Adam » Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:10 am

I know many of you also work on A’s, so I figured I might get a quick answer here.

I’m looking for a paint code for the green that was used on Model A engines. I don’t have a good sample to match. Please post it here and / or email me. Thanks!


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Re: Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

Post by DHarmon » Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:31 am

Here is a link to all Model A paint codes. Engine is listed towards the bottom.

https://mafca.com/tqa_paint_codes.html

Pasted from mafca.com. Listed under Technical Q&A: Paint

Hope this helps.
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Re: Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

Post by Original Smith » Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:44 am

I believe you can purchase Model A engine paint in spray cans from the A vendors.


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Re: Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

Post by Joe Bell » Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:20 am

Vendors have two different colors of green one that is a medium green is Gaslight's the forest green Snyder's carry so depends on the color you want? They are both in rattle cans. Hope this helps.


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Re: Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

Post by Adam » Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:36 am

Original Smith wrote:
Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:44 am
I believe you can purchase Model A engine paint in spray cans from the A vendors.

And all the vendors put the correct size rear windows in the correct location on all the ‘23-‘25 top kits they sell...

(But seriously, I need the product in a good automotive quality single stage urethane)

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Re: Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

Post by Pep C Strebeck » Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:02 pm

I have never had any problems or complaints with Bill Hirsch paints, especially the engine enamels that the sell. I have used them on Model A's, Packards, Buicks and Dodge Brothers and they always look fantastic. The photo below is of a spare Model A transmission case that I had on the shelf, it is painted with the Bill Hirsch, Ford Model A engine enamel.
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They offer it in aerosol or in a 1 quart can as well. Just be aware that "full cure" for their enamels takes a little bit of time, probably the only drawback. I know that Bill Hirsch supplies at least one of the Model A vendors, but I do not remember which one


Forgot to add a link: https://www.hirschauto.com/ENGINE-ENAME ... FOR%20GRN/
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Re: Does anyone have a paint code for Model A engine green?

Post by Adam » Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:03 pm

I’m following up. According to my paint dealer, the DS127 is a gray-green and the DS135 is also gray-green “but just a hair” greener. I ordered the DS135 in a 2k single stage urethane & will post a photo & opinion next week.

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