<VV> engine paint question

[mikeamauro at aol.com]

"...Hi Tim, Lacquer is fairly resistant and is what GM used.   Our local 
hardware stores have a limited number of colors in shaker can but at  least it 
still is available. Dan Kling..."


Yes, to all above, and for many years I have used Plasti-Kote,  Classic 
Flat Black, #344, Lacquer. While the name  implies a "flat" finish, the actual 
finish is satin, with the  finish being practically identical to the level 
of sheen seen with GM NOS  sheet metal. #344 is available, locally, at some 
auto parts stores, but is  universally available from the Internet; following 
is but one such site: 
_http://www.midwayautosupply.com/pm-14780-280-plastikote-classic-lacquer-flat-black-12-oz-can-344.aspx_ 
(http://www.midwayautosupply.com/pm-14780-280-plastikote-classic-lacquer-flat-black-12-oz-can-344.aspx
)    
 
Of particular interest  concerning lacquer products: they dry very  quickly 
(handle within 10-minutes), and are very resistant to gasoline and other  
petroleum products. Remove all other paints before applying (lacquer WILL 
lift other  finishes).  
 
Mike Mauro
Of various Corvairs since  circa 1971