Engine paint match

ukking · Post by **ukking** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:41 pm

Does anyone know a good paint match for the lower engine/cam cover/alternator gray on a'79 CBX? I have the PJ1 barrel paint whcih is OK for the cylinders but the other parts of the engine seem to be a different shade of gray. Also, I've been trying to cover some rear wheel scratches and the best I can come up with is Eastwoods Ti (Titanium) paint. Has any one found a good touch-up alternative to stripping the wheel completely and polishing or reanodizing? Thanks. Graham.

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:46 pm

Welcome to the site Graham, a few of the guys here are expert on engine color & will reply soon....

As for wheels I think CBXMAN does a refurb.....

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:50 pm

ukking wrote:Does anyone know a good paint match for the lower engine/cam cover/alternator gray on a'79 CBX? I have the PJ1 barrel paint whcih is OK for the cylinders but the other parts of the engine seem to be a different shade of gray. Also, I've been trying to cover some rear wheel scratches and the best I can come up with is Eastwoods Ti (Titanium) paint. Has any one found a good touch-up alternative to stripping the wheel completely and polishing or reanodizing? Thanks. Graham.

Welcome to the site Graham.

I like DupliColor "Aluminum" for the engine. Its a perfect match to factory and you can buy it almost everywhere in the US.

I could never find a touch up method for the early model X's wheels. I ended up going the strip and refinish route.

ukking · Post by **ukking** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:03 pm

Thanks for the quick replies.

I'll try the Duplicolor this weekend. I did think about the CBXMAN refurb wheels, it would depend on how original they look - the front wheel is perfect so I'm just trying to spruce up the rear wheel to match... Graham

daves79x · Post by **daves79x** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:03 am

Dupli-Color #178 Silver is the EXACT match. You can use it on any engine part. It's not 'high heat' paint, but don't worry - it will match and work fine. Your local parts store will probably have to order it, but that's the one.

Hunt up Pete Rose's restoration article in the archives and you will see the results of that paint.

Dave

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:57 am

I have used Evinrude Engine Silver, which is a high heat paint, with excellent results. It matches the Honda engine paint perfectly.

ukking · Post by **ukking** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:01 am

Do you know which is the correct paint code for the Evinrude Engine Silver, there are three: 74SE1 ('74-'82), 87SE3 ('88-'90), and 83SE2 (2001)...?
Thanks..

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:13 pm

Got to check the can...

ukking · Post by **ukking** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:01 am

Got to check the can...

Thanks, that would help before I order it on line.... I've already got a line of 9 cans of silver paint and only space for one more... (trying to kick the habit....

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BTW. For anyone interested, quite a good match for the original Silver wheels on the '79 CBX is Dupli color Silver Metallic (DSGM340). Its not perfect but if you feather the paint into the original finish and polish like mad, no one is going to notice a small touch up area. Its a lot better than an ugly tire iron scratch. Or you can paint the whole of one side and its virtually unnoticable. I found its almost impossible to tell which paint is the best match without trying them. Even though the caps on several cans look very similar when held against the wheel, most don't reflect like the original finish and the color looks much darker when applied. (Hence 9 cans of silver paint...)

tgraytn · Post by **tgraytn** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:29 pm

I am new to the club. As a matter of fact, I just received my membership packet. I have a 1979 Honda CBX and am looking to paint the engine. I noticed that in one of the threads someone mentioned looking up Pete Rose's restoration article in the archives. How do I find that?

Thanks!

Tom

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:28 am

Tom, I think MBB ( Mike Barone) can help you there....

sparkybr74mr · Post by **sparkybr74mr** » Sat Sep 10, 2016 4:10 pm

Does anyone have any updated paint recommendations for the engine color. I have not been able to locate any Dupli-color silver 178 anywhere. I figured since this is an older article it is no longer made.

steve murdoch icoa #5322 · Sat Sep 10, 2016 9:51 pm

I would think if you contacted Duplicolour they could tell you the replacement code.
Maybe even the auto places like Advance or O'Reillys could find out for you.

daves79x · Post by **daves79x** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:31 pm

I'll get you the code tomorrow if someone else doesn't

Dave

cbx1956 · Post by **cbx1956** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:34 am

PPG Code 3796 or

DuPont Code C8501 or

General Motors code GM.WA8914 L/D Lighter Face Darker Flop

That should do it!

Dave H

The International CBX Owners Association

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