Dodge Driver Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Can anyone recommend by number (ex. TS-31) which Tamiya spray lacquer color is best for Hemi engines? I want to use this specific paint brand/style. No enamels, no metallics as V2 Orange is.Thanks for your help!
Force Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Remember that the Hemi's were two different orange colors, the early 1964-65 Race Hemi and 1962-64 Max Wedge engines were Race Hemi Orange wich is a bright orange color towards the yellow side, and the 1966-71 Street Hemi and the Hi-perf RB engines were Street Hemi Orange wich is a darker orange more to the red spectrum.I don't usually use Tamiya colors other than the TS range for bodys and I have never looked for engine paint matches from those, I prefer to use colors for real engines from the local speed shop instead and you will get the correct shade. Edited February 26, 2017 by Force
Dodge Driver Posted February 26, 2017 Author Posted February 26, 2017 Remember that the Hemi's were two different orange colors, the early 1964-65 Race Hemi and 1962-64 Max Wedge engines were Race Hemi Orange wich is a bright orange color towards the yellow side, and the 1966-71 Street Hemi and the Hi-perf RB engines were Street Hemi Orange wich is a darker orange more to the red spectrum.Tamiya has three oranges that look close. I figure two out of the three should cover the range. But which two?
Dodge Driver Posted February 26, 2017 Author Posted February 26, 2017 Duplicolor is your friendNo argument there. I hadn't considered them for engine paints but I will now.
espo Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 I have used TS-12 and it looks pretty close. I have used X-6 in the bottle but it is on the light side. As for ts-56 Brilliant Orange, it makes a nice light Orange body color but it is not like anything ever seen under the hood of a Chrysler product.
Dodge Driver Posted February 26, 2017 Author Posted February 26, 2017 I have used TS-12 and it looks pretty close. I have used X-6 in the bottle but it is on the light side. As for ts-56 Brilliant Orange, it makes a nice light Orange body color but it is not like anything ever seen under the hood of a Chrysler product. Thanks David. That answers some questions for me. That leaves TS-31, which seems a bit on the red side.
High octane Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Testors make a Hemi Orange in spray cans.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 I mix all of my own engine colors with Testors Enamel. I can get them close enough for me. Steve
High octane Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 I mix all of my own engine colors with Testors Enamel. I can get them close enough for me. Steve Close enough is good for me as well. After all, how much of the engine do we really see???
gtx6970 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) No argument there. I hadn't considered them for engine paints but I will now. I have several cans of Duplicolor or Plasticote engine enamels here. From Pontiac blue, Mopar turquoise , Hemi orange ( both shades ) Ford Blue. Its all I use for engines Testors make a Hemi Orange in spray cans. Thats exterior Hemi orange which isnt the same as engine hemi orange color Edited March 1, 2017 by gtx6970
High octane Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I have a large spray can of Hemi Orange from Mopar that I use for my hemi and 383/440 '69/'70 engines.
Dodge Driver Posted March 2, 2017 Author Posted March 2, 2017 I have several cans of Duplicolor or Plasticote engine enamels here. From Pontiac blue, Mopar turquoise , Hemi orange ( both shades ) Ford Blue. Its all I use for engines Thats exterior Hemi orange which isnt the same as engine hemi orange color Thank you for posting the photos, much appreciated. They are some fine looking engine compartments. i found some Duplicolor engine enamel at work and did a quick test. I sprayed a plastic bottle and was pleased with the results. I'm pretty well sold on Duplicolor enamels. Thanks for the help, Bill.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now