Finding Single Stage Gun Paint to match ORIGINAL Chevy Eng Orange ??????

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A friend of mine who is one of the leading 1970 Chevelle Restoration EXPERTS, had U-Tech
U350 Single Stage RM mixed to match a ORIGINAL OEM eng piece he had..........
Formula 410C5 (ColorMap)

I found that I could have 3/4 of a qt ( 1/4 qt hardner) mixed by LKQ/Keystone for $97

Do you know of a lower cost alternative that would match the U-Tech Formula
I have all the ingredient numbers.........

How about PPG Delfleet Essential , but probably just as much $$$$ ??????

Thanks
 
I found this on CorvetteForum..................."
PPG Omni MTK (Acrylic Urethane) Chevy Engine Orange, color code MTK 60524 D
Mix the paint 4:1:1 Omni/MR186 Reducer/MH167 Hardener
 
I just shot a crate engine with a couple coats of epoxy, then a couple coats of Omni urethane, not reduced. Came out great.

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theastronaut​

1) Confirm if above OMNI Formula MTK 60524 D

2) What did you use for Primer and what shade/color of Primer

3) Did you grind/sand the castings that smooth

4) What product on your exhaust manifolds?

5) Have you used CERAKOTE to simulate Cast Iron "look"
 
The code I used is a Chrysler color I think, I'll have to look up the actual code again. We scanned a test panel that I shot with a random rattle can of "chevy engine orange" to obtain a code in SS. No idea if it's a "correct" color and would match an original part, but it looks close enough on a restomod. Your paint shop should be able to find the PPG/Omni code using the RM code you have if you're wanting an exact match to the RM code.

I shot it with two or three coats of SPI black epoxy.

I didn't smooth the castings any, just scuffed heavily for adhesion. The ends of the heads had logos CNC milled into them so I did fill those and shot extra epoxy to be able to block that area flat. Unreduced epoxy sprayed in wet coats will somewhat smooth out casting texture.

The manifolds are coated with Calyx dressing, its an almost dry paste that you brush into the casting and it cures once you run it. Future touch up can be brushed on easily. It lasts for years.

Never used Cerakote, but have been looking into trying it. I need a thin but durable coating for hood hinges.
 
go buy 10 cans of chevy orange . wont be any 2 the same. i used spi orange. looked great .
keep the mill thickness low. too thick and it will cook and convert to rubber.
 
oranges are always expensive. 97 for a qt with cat isnt bad but you can save some $ by having them mix it in U500 instead of the 350. 500 is the same except for solvents and i believe solid content. 500 covers great but slightly thinner. 350 is a waste for an engine block. 500 is all i use here and works great for what i need.
 
My PPG Jobber writes that
MTK 60524C - pint - $80.35
Qt. - $127.39
Smallest amount of MH167 is ½ pint at $34.63.
½ pt. MH 167 is enough for a full Qt. of MTK color.

So the 3/4 Qt of U-Tech 350 at $97 is close to same money
 
when i was looking for chevy orange for a crate engine, i was told that "hugger orange" is the closest thing. which i beleive is a mopar color....
 
1A Rock said:
Cost mainly as far as I can tell. A gunsmith friend of mine told me about it.
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I looked at the KG web site (briefly) and didnt see near as many color choices as CERAKOTE...
I and other restoration people are using misc shades of CERAKOTE to simulate the original
uncoated "LOOK" of Cast Iron and certain Forged Steel Parts
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Front Spring Cerakote C-129.jpg
 
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