Engine paint color

[Jeep Driver]

I'm looking for the 'correct' engine color based on my personal tastes and I'd like to keep in in the Mopar family.

 

As chrome and polished aluminum are not available for the 2.5 (limited for the 4.0 also) the engine will be two-tone with the block one color and the covers the second color.

 

Wife has directed me to the turquoise scheme and in the end the engine will be some version of the Chrysler Blue. Below is pic of my original choice, with the block being Manhattan Blue the the covers Sea Water Teal, but after receiving the swatches, I'm back to my search.

 

Any of you guys done a tasteful two-tone? any pics?

 

This is not a rattle can job and the urethane paint will cost me well over $100, so, no mistakes on this one.

 

 

[shelbyluvv]

If you get a late model aluminum valve cover you can strip and shine them to a chrome like finish. I have been doing it for years on ChryCo 2.2/2.5 valve covers. You can also shine up pretty much any other aluminum part on an engine. I have done alternator housings, intakes, water pumps, super chargers, heads, distributors and a ton of other small stuff.

 

The key is to strip it, sand it smooth with rough sand paper, then work your way down to 1500-2500 grit and finally polish with a good compound. I like Mothers or Eagle One.

[neohic]

Years ago when I built mine I found some engine enamel labeled "AMC Blue".

 

 

If I were to do it all over again, I would've waited until I wasn't a stupid kid who wanted to paint everything a stupid color... not to mention the flamed oil pan.  :shake: I should've just done the whole thing black with a nice valve cover. That's all you really see anyhow...