6CTA Engine Maintenance (Engine Paint)

[Mark Theyer]

Hi guys

What engine paint should I use to tidy up some sea water leak rust stains etc on my 1997 6CTA Cummins 450’s?

I’d prefer brush on rather than aerosol due to the engine room confines and fiddly nature of the touch ups.

Cummins South Pacific quote beige paint in oil 3885999 and water 3885925 based. Which is better or can I simply get the local auto paint shop to make me some paint using a formula or color sample? Does anyone have a “formula” or know how to match Cummins beige? I ask because genuine paint will be very expensive here in Australia… does SB sell paint?

Thanks

Mark

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[Stephen Oliver]

I think the 6CTA is a whiter paint is it not over the 6BTA?

I have been using dulux fast dry enamel for some non critical bits and on the genset (another ignored mechanical item I am finding!) they do an antique white which may be a closeish match for the whiter cummins paint.

If not I guess you are down to a auto paint shop and get them to colour match and mix for you.. I have done this in cans before..

Steve

[Rob Schepis]

There’s gotta be a decent enamel Rustoleum knock-off available, no?

[Mark Theyer]

Bummer. That tin of gloss almond I tried to purchase via eBay USA for import into Australia failed as a “restricted item” at the Shipping Center. Got a refund but no paint. Not happy. Begging the local Rust Oleum for help with this… but looks like its white for engine touch up or nothing at this stage.

[Tony]

From Rustoleum on FB Messenger:

Hi Tony, thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, we do not currently offer this colour in Australia; the closest we have is our Antique White in spray:

https://www.rustoleum.com.au/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/protective-enamel-spray

Bunnings and Mitre 10 are the best places to find our paints, or you can use our Find in Store function on the above page link to locate another stockist near you.

Cheers

Tony

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Stephen Oliver

[Stephen Oliver]

HI Mark

Thanks for that – Can I ask if they say they sell the spray cans in Aus? There answer was a bit vague.. with the We Can… Not really fussed about the bulk stuff.. but happy to go with the spray.. if I know where to get it!

Thanks

Steve

[Mark Theyer]

Hi Rob and Stephen

FYI [email protected] responded with “We can only provide in spray cans.USA hasn’t released bulk sizes yet.”

I have purchased Gloss Almond via eBay in the USA and it has been shipped… will let you know how it goes.Here is the link

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=7770502+&_sacat=0

I am also seeking some gloss white and will ask technical if how and where… locally.

Mark

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Stephen Oliver

[Stephen Oliver]

As I’m interested in this also… No Rob Amazon don’t ship to Oz any more due to import taxes having to be collected at source ie Amazon.. they have an Aus store now at 5 times the price and 1/100 the range but all locally supplied stuff. Only option is MyUS or similar forwarders… Not sure if they would ship paint though?

Steve

[Rob Schepis]

Mark, Yes, those are them. They should be available on Amazon which should ship to you, right?

[Mark Theyer]

Hi Rob
Are this the paint products you refer to?
Model # 7770502
Rust-Oleum Stops Rust 1 qt. Protective Enamel Gloss Almond Interior/Exterior Paint
Model # 7792504
Rust-Oleum Stops Rust 1 qt. Protective Enamel Gloss White Interior/Exterior Paint
Do you reckon I could get these shipped if I cannot source in Australia?
Thanks
Mark

[Mark Theyer]

Not in Australia?

Hi Tony and Rob

Having trouble finding this paint… is this what you use?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-1-qt-Protective-Enamel-Gloss-Almond-Interior-Exterior-Paint-7770502/100173556

I may have to special order it in… thanks

Mark

[Stephen Oliver]

Let me know if you find it here Mark

My searching has not found almond in Aus… I might call rustoleum to see if the actually distribute it..

[Mark Theyer]

Thank You

That is a Top Tip

Thank you Rob and Tony!

[Rob Schepis]

Get the Rustoleum in almond and a small white can too. The colder parts of the engine stay a lighter beige than the hotter parts. So put some beige in a cup and add some white til you get it just right.

[Tony Athens]

We’ve used standard, off the shelf, Rust-O-Leum Gloss Almond ( brush & spray) for at least 25 yrs –Great match for the Cummins beige.. A good old fashioned Alkyd oil based enamel that you can still buy in Calif…

Tony

[Stephen Oliver]

HI Mark

I used the local paint shop to make some up for my 6BTA’s when I redid the HX aftercooler and turbo.. not an exact match but on 20 year old engines it looks fine! As the parts were off I used Aerosol however I’m sure they could make me a tin also..

Steve

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