1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

[Sven C.]

Hi All. I have been researching engine paint in the archives and the opinions are as varied as are the choices of paint. I was planning on using Quanta's Chevy Orange paint for judging, but they have not had it in stock since spring 2022 and there is no ETA for a resupply. Bill Hirsch paint appears to be too glossy. Duplicolor DE1620 appeared to have good recommendations for the color match, but was I wondering how it judged. Does anyone have a recent experience having their engine color judged using Duplicolor DE1620 and how they made out or judged using another brand? Thanks for your help.

[Stewart L.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

Seymour, the company that makes the private label Chevrolet Orange for Quanta, has the paint back in stock as of last week.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

If you know of a painter, and your engine is transportable, I'd have it sprayed with "real" enamel. Most paint supply houses have a formulation, and it's FAR better paint than any aerosol.

I bought a can of Duplicolor, Seymour and VHT, and liked VHT the best. None of them really matched each other with regard to color or tint.
However, this was only for touch ups, not for a full engine.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

agree with pat: if rattle can only choice, then VHT has been my choice since the mid 70'. mike mccagh

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

VHT Makes Chevy Orange and Chevy Orange Red, which one?

Thanks

[Keith B.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

the last two engines I did I used 1620 and got no deducts on color, two chapters and one regional meet

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

VHT Makes Chevy Orange and Chevy Orange Red, which one?

Thanks

VHT SP123 is the one I used.
Again, I keep all 3 brands around but this one was my favorite for color and coverage.

There are a TON of people who have happily used Duplicolor 1620 engine orange on their C2 motors, with zero deducts at all judging levels.

Gary

Which is interesting, as I found it to be very thin, and difficult to get a good coating. It was my least favorite; perhaps it was just the particular can I purchased.
I would still suggest buying one of each and using the one that YOU like best.

[Gary B.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

There are a TON of people who have happily used Duplicolor 1620 engine orange on their C2 motors, with zero deducts at all judging levels.

Gary

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

Thank you..........

[Gary B.]

[Steven B.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

VHT Makes Chevy Orange and Chevy Orange Red, which one?

Thanks

Harry, is the orange red the 1956 engine color? Steve

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

Harry, is the orange red the 1956 engine color? Steve

Don't know, I've never used their paint. It probably is.

[Sven C.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

Thanks for all of the responses. Looks like I will get one sample of each (seymour, VHT, dupli-color) and see what looks the best. Thanks again.

[Joseph S.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

Sven, If you pre-coat the castings with a cast colored paint you will find that the Orange covers much quicker and easier.

[Bruce G.]

Re: 1963 Chevy Orange Engine Paint

IMG_0821.jpgUsed this on my '63.................passed NCRS 2022 Regional Judging. Bruce