From the Reference Section:
- Buick Compound Carburetion
- Buick F-263 Head/Gasket Swaps, effects on compression
- Straight Eight Engine Specifications
-
263 Head X-Sections
    - Building a High Performance Straight Eight
- Buick Straight Eight Lifter Adjustment
- Straight Eight Intake Manifold X-Sections
- Straight Eight Oil Supply Update
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: 1952 engine color for a Buick Super Riviera HT.

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    São Roque,
    Posts
    6
    Rep Power
    0

    1952 engine color for a Buick Super Riviera HT.

    I know it´s turquose, but I need a kind of International color number. This will allow me to order from a local paint manufacturer such as Akzo or Sherwin Williams. Maybe someone has access to this paint code number. My car is a survivor and was never disassembled. I am removing engine to exchange seals to stop leakings and I want to enjoy painting it.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    WHITING, I
    Posts
    6
    Rep Power
    0

    spray paint

    Hello, go to classicbuicks.com That is where I bought mine. Hope this helps you.
    Quote Originally Posted by Buick Brazil View Post
    I know it´s turquose, but I need a kind of International color number. This will allow me to order from a local paint manufacturer such as Akzo or Sherwin Williams. Maybe someone has access to this paint code number. My car is a survivor and was never disassembled. I am removing engine to exchange seals to stop leakings and I want to enjoy painting it.

  3. #3


    WEBNOTE: When inserting an email in a posting, use the "smilie" @ so that web robots don't pick up your address and send you more junk mail!
    Members can be contacted by clicking on their "handle", but you are much better off to post to the thread!

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Skokie IL
    Posts
    23
    Rep Power
    0
    IMAG2178.jpgIMAG2282.jpg
    Quote Originally Posted by MY57BUICK View Post
    Hello, go to classicbuicks.com That is where I bought mine. Hope this helps you.
    Here is what I used on my 51 special. Some of the colors available that are suppose to be a direct match I have read are a bit too green or turquoise. I took my old valve cover and tried matching it to several colors that were readily available and this was what I found to be the best match. Not sure if your year and model are the same but I think it is.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    São Roque,
    Posts
    6
    Rep Power
    0

    1952 engine color for a Buick Super Riviera HT

    Thank you. I will try to find something locally.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 1999
    Location
    Dbl Oak,TX
    Posts
    745
    Rep Power
    25
    A 1948 dealer service bulletin indicates the correct name and number of the paint to be "Motor Enamel, Blue", DuPont #471-1229. This color should be the same for all 1942-52 models and '53 Specials.
    What has been, can be again. (Bob Wills, 1942)

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    São Roque,
    Posts
    6
    Rep Power
    0

    Smile 1952 engine color for a Buick Super Riviera HT

    Quote Originally Posted by TODD View Post
    A 1948 dealer service bulletin indicates the correct name and number of the paint to be "Motor Enamel, Blue", DuPont #471-1229. This color should be the same for all 1942-52 models and '53 Specials.
    Thank you. This was the reference number I was looking for. Now, I can go to a painting shop and search for the correct color.

Similar Threads

  1. Engine swap - 1952 320 into a 1946 Super ??
    By ceejay in forum Straight Eights!
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 01-12-2015, 04:11 PM
  2. 1952 Buick Super Riviera
    By JElliott52Buick in forum New Member Introductions!
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-14-2014, 09:04 PM
  3. 1951 Super 263 Engine Color codes
    By clownpuncher in forum Straight Eights!
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-08-2011, 05:15 AM
  4. 1952 Buick Super
    By Jay in forum Restoration Talk
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-11-2005, 08:15 AM
  5. sujention on body color on a 51 super buick
    By dirtydog in forum Body and Paint Shop
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-19-2002, 03:44 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
TeamBuick.com Privacy Policy