Hey guys, looking to buy some original Datsun blue colour engine paint. Can be in a tin or a pressure pack.

Where can I find this stuff for sale?

Regards

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1973 H230 Wagon, 'ILL-260'
1975 911S Targa
1978 Torana Hatch
1999 GXE10

if you have the paintcode you can go to any automotive paint shop and they will make it for you.

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Its not that i have no money, i just have a huge investment in my datsuns!

Or even if you haven't got the code, they should be able to look it up on the 'box and mix it for you

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or some shops will even colour match it for you for a price!

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Its not that i have no money, i just have a huge investment in my datsuns!

saw some genuine stuff on ebay us the other day. forget where, but ill post it if i find it again

These guys have it (USA)

http://datsunpartsllc.com/cart/index.ph ... &parent=14

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Hi mate, i got some mixed here in brisbane, the colour was matched over 2 NOS L series alternator brackets. Cost is about $60 for 500ml. I just painted my engine with is and only used a 1/4 of the can with 3 coats.

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1968 DATSUN 1600 PROJECT IN THE BUILD

Nice one. Not sure I'll use the blue now, but being able to get engine enamel mixed up is sweet.

Thanks for the info guys

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1973 H230 Wagon, 'ILL-260'
1975 911S Targa
1978 Torana Hatch
1999 GXE10

Nice work, you didn't get the formula by any chance ?

If so, would you be happy to post it in this thread so anyone can get it mixed at any decent auto paint shop ?

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1970 ex Group A Rally P510
1971 P510
1972 180B SSS
1965 SP310 Fairlady
1966 SP311 Fairlady

Dural Datsun sells this stuff in aerosol cans

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1971 Datsun P510 SR20DET 276 rwkW
2005 Mercedes AMG E55 350 kW
1969 Datsun P510 L20B EFI 95 rwkW
1975 Ford XB Fairmont GS Wagon 179rwhp
1980 Escort Van SR20DET unfinished
2002 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 185hp

Done a bit of research on this tonight.

Alan.T. (HS30-H) from classiczcars forum said:

"Nissan's blue engine paint has Austin DNA.

Back in the 1950s, when Nissan were assembling CKD kits of Austin cars, they were given a 'British Standard' paint code for the formulation of the engine block and ancillaries colour. It seems to have stuck.

This colour is still listed on the 'British Standard' database as B.S. 18C39, with HMG ( Her Majesty's Government ) number GL31557, and 'Glidden Number' name 'Dolphin'."

Colour example:


Colour details and close alternatives:
https://e-paint.co.uk/Colour_alternativ ... %20Dolphin

This colour can be purchased in oil resistant enamel paint or powdercoat and is commonly used on machinery, tractors and industrial manufactured products etc.

The following enamel for example is rated up 170degrees C:
http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/BS ... lphin.html

Because its a british colour code though most stockists are in the UK and postage is pricey.

The exact colour is available in aerosol cans from Datsun shops in America but again postage is expensive:
http://www.datsunparts.com/1255
and here,
http://datsunpartsllc.com/cart/index.ph ... 5&parent=0

n.b. datsun parts lists theirs as rated upto 260degrees C (500F).

Dural Datsuns website doesnt seem to be working currently.

If not looking for an exact match in colour Aussies could save a few bucks by getting a commonly found enamel aerosols such as Killrust, VHT or Plasticote which come in reasonably similar colours aswell as Por15 paint (not available in aerosols):

Killrust- Deep ocean 'satin'


VHT- SP1202



Plasticote- 201 Chevrolet Blue


Por15-
Chrysler Turqoise and Chevrolet Blue




Link on how to detail/paint a Datsun engine -
http://www.mydatsunroadster.com/2006/02 ... nt-polish/

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1973 H230 Wagon, 'ILL-260'
1975 911S Targa
1978 Torana Hatch
1999 GXE10

Not sure on my paint colour, can find out though if you like it.

I ended up getting a non-Datsun-blue engine colour, went the complete opposite way. But I do like the metallic blue on yours.

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1973 H230 Wagon, 'ILL-260'
1975 911S Targa
1978 Torana Hatch
1999 GXE10

Nick you are an awesome freak, love it
thanks for the post, I also will chime in that $2 enamel paint anywhere works well with engines
Ive used a heat gun on max for a few minutes enough for 200+ degrees on this paint and no
issues just dries up harder. Engine enamel cant be much different working if engine is clean.