umodelnut Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Hi guys, I just talked to Papa on the phone and he says the cab is very close to coming off. He just has to do a few things here and there and then he said he would like to pressure wash the motor and "transmission" to get it ready to paint. We would like to paint both gold because thats what they originally would be. Papa was wondering if anyone had the Maxidyne gold paint code. It would prolly have to be the paint that takes the heat so it wont burn when the motor is running right? Please help, it would be appreciated. Thank you, Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 "transmission"You actually will appreciate it someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I prefer a tranny. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yeah, a tranny - that's what people used to say here, until a wife of a certain member (another funny word!) told him it's too ambiguous (having more than one meaning) Anyhow, as for the paint type - I don't think it has to be heat - resistant. About the only parts that get a lot hotter than boiling water are the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger, and you ain't going to paint them anyway. But I'd say the paint should be, to some degree, oil resistant - chack that with the paints dealer. Good luck with your project, have a nice dayPaweł 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Great - now we are talking about "members".Members of BMT right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I only got one reply about paint. Thank you Pawel, I'll run that by Papa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 You're welcome, Vinny. I figure all jokes and no info gets annoying pretty soon. Have a nice dayPaweł 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great - now we are talking about "members".Members of BMT right?By the way of contacting BMT members I also contacting the CROSS MEMBERS of the frame,and usualy do it with a hammer instead a keyboard.Vinny, just try to scratch a piece of paint from a good protected area - somewhere under the lay of greese and where was not extremely hot.I suppose a common acrilic body paint is workable on an engine excepting exhaust.So you can order a clousest color mix.If you want to use anything cheaper just try a paint shop though with a piece of the color.Vlad 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 By the way of contacting BMT members I also contacting the CROSS MEMBERS of the frame,and usualy do it with a hammer instead a keyboard.Vinny, just try to scratch a piece of paint from a good protected area - somewhere under the lay of greese and where was not extremely hot.I suppose a common acrilic body paint is workable on an engine excepting exhaust.So you can order a clousest color mix.If you want to use anything cheaper just try a paint shop though with a piece of the color.VladThats what I was thinking we would do. We have a paint store called NAPA, they have lots of paint. We were thinking of going and finding a very close color.And thank you Pawel again. You have a terrific day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I've used spray can Dupli-Color DE1604 Universal Gold for touch up on maxidyne components. Its a pretty close match. Plus it has ceramic resins in it to help in heat resistance up to 400 or 500 degree F. If you want an exact match you should take a clean flake, chip, or part to an automotive paint supply store. They should be able to set you up with a paint system ie compatible primer and paint and match the maxidyne gold perfect. I just rebuilt last winter a 1950 Packard 288 straight eight engine for a guy. I used Omni(PPG) Epoxy Primer with Omni(PPG) MAE Acrylic Enamel that I mixed to match the original Packard engine color. It has held up and I was told that it would hold up to use on all engines with the exception being exhaust parts ie turbo's,manifolds,pipes etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I've used spray can Dupli-Color DE1604 Universal Gold for touch up on maxidyne components. Its a pretty close match. Plus it has ceramic resins in it to help in heat resistance up to 400 or 500 degree F. If you want an exact match you should take a clean flake, chip, or part to an automotive paint supply store. They should be able to set you up with a paint system ie compatible primer and paint and match the maxidyne gold perfect. I just rebuilt last winter a 1950 Packard 288 straight eight engine for a guy. I used Omni(PPG) Epoxy Primer with Omni(PPG) MAE Acrylic Enamel that I mixed to match the original Packard engine color. It has held up and I was told that it would hold up to use on all engines with the exception being exhaust parts ie turbo's,manifolds,pipes etc.Sweet, thank you, I'll tell Papa that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hey VinIf there is a small part you could bring in to a paint supply shop they may be able to use their fancy computers to match the paint for you. They work through light/optical method and can get pretty close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hey VinIf there is a small part you could bring in to a paint supply shop they may be able to use their fancy computers to match the paint for you. They work through light/optical method and can get pretty close.OK, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I prefer a tranny.Bustin'at the seams,but i ain't touchin' this one!.LOL!................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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