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MG TD TF 1500 - Engine paint

Hi Folks,

Can anyone tell me what is the Bill Hirsch paint color is that is used instead of the Moss red? The Moss red seems to stain easily especially when anti-freeze gets on it. I also think that the Hirsch paint will be tougher in general.

Thanks, Mark
Mark Strang

mark, my experience with the hirsch paint is that it is bullet proof. i could not be happier with the performance or color. highly recommended.

http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EE-QUART

on the above linked page use the drop down menu to MG MAROON

regards, tom
tom peterson

Tom,

Thanks, I think that I'll get some. I didn't notice that color when I went to their site.

Mark
Mark Strang

POR-15 also makes an MG Maroon
David Werblow

Rustoleum Burgundy got my vote with no regets. Durability and price is right.
Jim Merz

Jim, I didn't see any rustoleum engine paint in burgundy, at least in aerosol cans.
Ron Coates

That's why it's such a well kept secret, Ron. It's not called engine paint. In the spray can it's Rustoleum product #7768. Great stuff (IMHO). I thank Jim for putting me onto it. Bud
Bud Krueger

Duplicolor - Ford Pickup Canyon Red....most parts stores....
gblawson(gordon- TD27667)

Like many, I used Moss Engine Red to paint my mg td engine. It was only after the engine was painted that I discovered the now well known orange discoloration that occurs when antifreeze contacts the Moss paint.

It isn't practical (or necessary) for me to repaint the entire engine. My options include respraying the discolored areas with more Moss Engine Red, then overspraying with a clear coat, or finding another manufacturer's red that miraculously matches the Moss color and does not discolor. Has anyone found another manufacturer's red like this?

Thanks.

Larry
Larry Shoer

Ron, as Bud pointted out, the Rustoeeum is straight stuff, not identified as Engine Paint.
Jim Merz

Bud, Jim and Gordon, Rustoleum #7768 and Duplicolor Pickup Canyon Red, are these high temp paints capable of withstanding the temperatures of the inlet manifold (not exhaust manifold)?
Ron Coates

This thread was discussed between 02/08/2012 and 03/08/2012

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