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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 07:39 PM
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Anybody know where I can get the correct color red for my 51 F1. The only thing I could find is from Bill Hirsch but it is listed as thunderbird red. Maybe it's the correct color but I thought I would check here before I bought it.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 26tudor
Anybody know where I can get the correct color red for my 51 F1. The only thing I could find is from Bill Hirsch but it is listed as thunderbird red. Maybe it's the correct color but I thought I would check here before I bought it.
Thanks Jim K
This is what I used on Edith Ford Red High Temperature Engine Enamel Sp152 - VHT Paints (SP152)


 
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 09:46 PM
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I used the same as Joe,

Amazon.com: VHT Ford Red High Temp Engine Enamel: Automotive Amazon.com: VHT Ford Red High Temp Engine Enamel: Automotive
 
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Apply it in thin coats .
 
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Thanks guys I'll get some of that
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If using multiple coats, read the directions very carefully. Follow the recoat time window like it's gospel. Many paints if recoated too soon or too late after the previous coat may leave you with a cracking or sticky mess. drying time is not same as recoat time.
 
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