Why so many Orange V6's?

[bigblockv6]

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P1010009.JPG Here are a couple of pics of my custom matched GMC Red, as you can see really about the same as the 1605 red but less shine.

[Cayoterun]

I use the GMC red. It seems bright and shiny at first, but doesn't take long for engine heat and use for it to fade to the orange color. I don't clear coat it.

[GMCNUT]

Originally Posted by ken_darleen

Started paint job. Compared to engine stand red, it does have an orange ish hue. The cleaning was a chore. Finally bought a HF air needler to get down in spark plug recesses (with old plugs installed). Worked really great on other tight areas also. $23 with coupon.

So is this the Duplicolor 1605 Ford Red you used here? I am having my 305 taken apart and re-gasketed so I guess I need to be deciding on paint too.....

[AZKen]

Yes 1605, F-Red

[bigblockv6]

[QUOTE=Cayoterun;54937]I use the GMC red. It seems bright and shiny at first, but doesn't take long for engine heat and use for it to fade to the orange color. I'm curious where do you get the actual GMC Red? I know "OEM Paints" makes it but you have to buy a minimum of a case of six for nearly $300.

[Cayoterun]

[QUOTE=bigblockv6;54953]

Originally Posted by Cayoterun

I use the GMC red. It seems bright and shiny at first, but doesn't take long for engine heat and use for it to fade to the orange color. I'm curious where do you get the actual GMC Red? I know "OEM Paints" makes it but you have to buy a minimum of a case of six for nearly $300.

I use Dupli-color in rattle cans. I don't remember the #. I'll look in the shop and see if I have part of a can left.