BUILD THREAD JRP's '87 Regal Thread

[joesregalproject]

So I called MRO and they gave me the names of 3 local distributors, Fastenal is one of them. I called Fastenal and I'd have to order a minimum of $200 worth to get it from them. The other two places are closed until Monday but I will be calling them to see if they can get it for me.

If not, Plastikote seems to have okay reviews for their engine paints.

 

[Texas82GP]

I have some Plasikote out in the garage but have never used it.

 

[MrSony]

Id try it on the drivers valve cover and see how it holds up to oil being wiped off it, among other things. Clear coat will help a lot with either paint.

 

[olds307 and 403]

The Plastikote is definitely thicker, nozzle wanted to plug and held up fine on my 350.

 

[joesregalproject]

I talked to the two other paint suppliers today. One is wholesale only, neither place stocks it and the one that is open to the public has a minimum order of 2 cases. Kinda sucks, but I don't want to spend almost $200 on paint. I talked to my usual auto body paint supplier and they can get me POR15 in a similar red or they can mix up a red in whatever paint system I want, but it won't be high heat. Neither of those options sound really appealing to me, but I talked to a few guys who have used Duplicolor successfully, so that's what I'm gonna go with.

I rolled the car out of the garage today and washed it for the second time since I've owned it. I also got the old exhaust removed. And then I spent a while cleaning the garage so when the engine gets back I can actually work in there. I didn't hear from the machine shop but I'm sure I will by the end of the week.

Here's a few pictures after I washed it-

 

[DRIVEN]

I love that car.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Nice looking Buick.

 

[MrSony]

i keep forgetting how cool that paint is.

 

[mclellan83]

I'm not a red guy myself, but that is a sharp car

 

[Daca214]

your regal looks great man!