Pontiac engine blue metallic

[casassa]

Since the Testors Model Master paint line has gone away, what do you guys use on Pontiac engines? Has anyone used Duplicolor DE1616?  JIM

[StevenGuthmiller]

I’ve mixed my own in the past, but MCW carries all kinds of engine enamels in little 1/2 oz jars, premixed and ready to air brush.

This example was a custom mix.

 

 

 

Steve

[Exotics_Builder]

MCW or Scale Finishes.  Although I still have a little of the Testor Pontiac Engine Blue 66-70 left that I airbrush as needed.

 

[Mike C.]

You used to get that right off the shelf at most auto parts stores. Probably not anymore with the demise of Pontiac.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

I have an 8 oz rattle can of Dupli-Color Perfect Match "Duplicate's Original Honda Colors." BHA 0905 Avignon Blue Metallic (B26M) I'm a huge, longtime Pontiac fan. It does a good job of representing a 1966 and up Pontiac engine factory color. Since it's automotive, I would use a good primer and do the spoon test.

I also have a 1/2 oz of Model Master Enamel bottle labeled as "Pontiac Engine Blue Metallic. The number on the label is 2728. It's a perfect match. Hope this helps you in your search

Good luck!

[Rodent]

I have used their Chevrolet orange over Tamiya pink primer and was quite happy with it. It covered nicely in a light coat without obscuring detail. You might want to give it a shot if you don't have or don't want to use an airbrush.

That said, all colors (colours) may not behave the same.

[roadhawg]

When it comes to Pontiac Blue, there's no definitive answer, Pontiac used several shades of blue over the years. Generally speaking, however, Duplicolor DE 1616 is good for '66 through '70 engines, that's what I used on my '67. Duplicolor DE 1610 is a good match for earlier engines, '59-'65. 

[Joe Nunes]

On 2/14/2023 at 5:47 PM, StevenGuthmiller said:

I’ve mixed my own in the past, but MCW carries all kinds of engine enamels in little 1/2 oz jars, premixed and ready to air brush.

This example was a custom mix.

 

 

 

Steve

Can you disclose the paint colors/ratio for this Pontiac engine mixture?  Thanks!  ?

Joe

[StevenGuthmiller]

11 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said:

Can you disclose the paint colors/ratio for this Pontiac engine mixture?  Thanks!  ?

Joe

No, I really can't.

It was some time ago, and just a "one off" thing.

I just mixed until the color looked about right.

 

 

 

Steve

[roadhawg]

Here you go. I knew I had this guide somewhere, just couldn’t remember where. A list of all Pontiac engine colors by year and where to find the paint…….

 

http://www.pontiacpower.org/enginecolor.htm

[casassa]

Thanks Tommy, that's a great resource. JIM

[bluenote]

I wonder if a good option would be to buy tamiya metallic blue in the bottle (x-13), and lighten it or darken it as needed.