Silver like paint for aluminum manifold bolts

[John L.]

I have to paint the manifold bolts and the square vacuum plug for a friend's car. The manifold is aluminum and the paint has to match the manifold. What paint (spray can only) should I use.

Thanks

john lolli

[John Spencer]

Re: Silver like paint for aluminum manifold bolts

There are several engine paints out there - some look like cast iron and are usually noted as "sandblast" the paint for aluminum is so noted "aluminum". It may not be a perfect match but it's a close as you're going to get. You can get it through most parts jobbers - refer to Hemmings Motor News www.hemmings.com . Good luck - john

[John Spencer]

Re: Silver like paint for aluminum manifold bolts

There are several engine paints out there - some look like cast iron and are usually noted as "sandblast" the paint for aluminum is so noted "aluminum". It may not be a perfect match but it's a close as you're going to get. You can get it through most parts jobbers - refer to Hemmings Motor News www.hemmings.com . Good luck - john

[Brandon K.]

Re: Silver like paint for aluminum manifold bolts

I was told some time ago that Plasti-Cote had the best aluminum engine paint, but when I tried it recently, it came out way too shiny. I topcoated it with VHT clear (a semi-gloss), and it was nearly perfect... just the right sheen. Only place I was able to find the VHT clear was thru Summit.

BK

[Brandon K.]

Re: Silver like paint for aluminum manifold bolts

I was told some time ago that Plasti-Cote had the best aluminum engine paint, but when I tried it recently, it came out way too shiny. I topcoated it with VHT clear (a semi-gloss), and it was nearly perfect... just the right sheen. Only place I was able to find the VHT clear was thru Summit.

BK