Engine Paint with CERAMIC™

Dupli-Color® Engine Enamel contains ceramic resins for maximum heat dissipation and gloss retention. The resins offer protection from exposure to excessive heat and automotive fluids. Excellent for under the-hood applications, Dupli-Color® Engine Enamel will perform to the most rigorous standards of racing, street rod, and vehicle restoration enthusiasts. This durable formula resists temperatures up to 500˚F intermittently and produces a superior finish that will not blister, flake, crack or peel.

  • Maximum Heat Dissipation And High Gloss Retention
  • Will not blister, flake, crack, or peel
  • Resistant To Oil And Other Automotive Fluids
  • Ceramic resins resist heat up to 500°F
  • Maximum heat dissipation and high gloss retention

Paint Type
Enamel
Coverage
12 ft²/can - 15 ft²/can
Net Weight
12-oz
Finishes
Gloss, Low Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Flat

Clears

Clear
Clear
12 oz
SKU : DE1636
Gloss

Colors

Red
Red
12 oz
SKU : DE1653
Gloss
Black
Black
12 oz
SKU : DE1613
Gloss
Torque 'N' Teal
Torque 'N' Teal
12 oz
SKU : DE1643
N/A
Aluminum
Aluminum
12 oz
SKU : DE1615
Gloss
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
12 oz
SKU : DE1651
Gloss
Universal White
Universal White
12 oz
SKU : DE1602
Gloss
Universal Gold
Universal Gold
12 oz
SKU : DE1604
Gloss
Plum Purple
Plum Purple
12 oz
SKU : DE1640
N/A
Grabber Green
Grabber Green
12 oz
SKU : DE1641
Gloss
Daytona Yellow
Daytona Yellow
12 oz
SKU : DE1642
Gloss
Racing Green
Racing Green
12 oz
SKU : DE1644
Gloss
Cast Aluminum
Cast Aluminum
12 oz
SKU : DE1650
Gloss
Black
Black
12 oz
SKU : DE1654
Flat

Primers

Gray Engine Primer
Gray Engine Primer
12 oz
SKU : DE1612
Gloss

OEM Colors

Ford Green
Ford Green
12 oz
SKU : DE1617
N/A
Old Ford Blue
Old Ford Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1621
N/A
Black
Black
12 oz
SKU : DE1635
Semi-Gloss
Alpine Green
Alpine Green
12 oz
SKU : DE1618
N/A
Ford Blue
Ford Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1601
Gloss
Chevy Orange-Red
Chevy Orange-Red
12 oz
SKU : DE1607
GM Blue
GM Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1608
Gloss
Ford Dark Blue
Ford Dark Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1606
N/A
Chevrolet Blue
Chevrolet Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1609
Gloss
Chevy Orange
Chevy Orange
12 oz
SKU : DE1620
Gloss
New Ford Gray
New Ford Gray
12 oz
SKU : DE1611
N/A
Ford Red
Ford Red
12 oz
SKU : DE1605
Gloss
Chrysler Blue
Chrysler Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1631
Gloss
Pontiac Blue
Pontiac Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1610
N/A
Pontiac Blue
Pontiac Blue
12 oz
SKU : DE1616
Gloss
Chrysler Green
Chrysler Green
12 oz
SKU : DE1619
Gloss
Chrysler Orange
Chrysler Orange
12 oz
SKU : DE1622
Gloss
Chrsyler Red
Chrsyler Red
12 oz
SKU : DE1632
Gloss
Black
Black
12 oz
SKU : DE1634
Low Gloss
Cummins Beige
Cummins Beige
12 oz
SKU : DE1638
Gloss
Chrysler Hemi-Orange
Chrysler Hemi-Orange
12 oz
SKU : DE1652
Gloss
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How To Use

  • Usage
    Engine Blocks, Air Cleaners, Oil Pans, Valve Covers, Water Pans, Intake Manifolds and other Engine Accessories.
  • Prep
    Prepare surface by removing dirt, wax, and grease using a quality grease and wax remover. Scuff sand the surface with a scuff pad for maximum adhesion. Rinse well and dry with a clean dry cloth. Mask off surrounding areas to protect from overspray.
  • Application
    To spray, hold can parallel and 8-10 inches from surface to be painted and use in an even, sweeping motion. Apply 2 light coats followed by one medium wet coat. Allow 10 minutes between coats. Apply all coats within 1 hour. Dries to the touch in 1 hour. Can be handled in 3 hours. For additional protection once Engine Enamel color coats are complete, apply Dupli-Color Engine Enamel Clearcoat within one hour. Apply Engine Enamel Clearcoat according to application instructions on the can.

  • Clean Up Disposal
    Use regionally compliant cleaner for cleaning purposes
Recommended coat
2, 3 coats
Recoat
10 minute - 1 hour
Application Conditions
Use at temperatures between 60 °F (16°C) and 95°F (35°C) and when humidity is low

Related Products

Prep Spray
Dupli-Color® Prep-Spray is specifically formulated to remove oil, wax, grease and other contaminants from metal surfaces. The use of Dupli-Color® Prep-Spray prior to painting will maximize your gloss and finish for best performance. Other suggested substrates for use include: OEM finishes, fiberglass, bare metal, automotive plastics and aluminum. Also available in a towelette.
Multi-Purpose Foaming Prep Cleaner
Dupli-Color® Multipurpose Foaming Prep Cleaner is a fast-drying, waterborne formula designed to remove wax, oils and other contaminants from the surface with no residue. The foaming action allows for easy application on horizontal and vertical surfaces and it will not affect recently painted substrates. Safe to use on metal, aluminum, fiberglass and plastic.
Grease & Wax Remover
Dupli-Color® Grease & Wax Removers simplify your painting preparation needs. Surface preparation is a critical step in any quality painting project and our Grease & Wax Removers make is easy with our Prep-Wipes, Prep-Spray, and in bulk gallon and quart containers. Each product removes dirt, road tar, grease, wax and oil from any surface without leaving a film residue.

Data Sheet

Download the product data sheet (PDS) and safety data sheet (SDS)

Product # UPC Net Weight Case Pack Amt. Finish Color PDS SDS
DE1617 026916916174 12 oz 6 N/A Ford Green PDS SDS
DE1621 026916916211 12 oz 6 N/A Old Ford Blue PDS SDS
DE1635 026916916358 12 oz 6 Semi-Gloss Black - SDS
DE1653 026916516534 12 oz 6 Gloss Red - SDS
DE1612 026916916129 12 oz 6 Gloss Gray Engine Primer PDS SDS
DE1618 026916916181 12 oz 6 N/A Alpine Green PDS SDS
DE1601 026916916013 12 oz 6 Gloss Ford Blue PDS SDS
DE1613 026916916136 12 oz 6 Gloss Black - SDS
DE1607 026916916075 12 oz 6 - Chevy Orange-Red PDS SDS
DE1608 026916916082 12 oz 6 Gloss GM Blue PDS SDS
DE1606 026916916068 12 oz 6 N/A Ford Dark Blue PDS SDS
DE1643 026916916433 12 oz 6 N/A Torque 'N' Teal - SDS
DE1636 026916916365 12 oz 6 Gloss Clear - SDS
DE1609 026916916099 12 oz 6 Gloss Chevrolet Blue PDS SDS
DE1620 026916916204 12 oz 6 Gloss Chevy Orange PDS SDS
DE1615 026916916150 12 oz 6 Gloss Aluminum - SDS
DE1651 026916916518 12 oz 6 Gloss Cast Iron - SDS
DE1611 026916916112 12 oz 6 N/A New Ford Gray PDS SDS
DE1605 026916916051 12 oz 6 Gloss Ford Red PDS SDS
DE1631 026916916310 12 oz 6 Gloss Chrysler Blue PDS SDS
DE1602 026916916020 12 oz 6 Gloss Universal White - -
DE1604 026916916044 12 oz 6 Gloss Universal Gold - SDS
DE1610 026916916105 12 oz 6 N/A Pontiac Blue PDS SDS
DE1616 026916916167 12 oz 6 Gloss Pontiac Blue PDS SDS
DE1619 026916916198 12 oz 6 Gloss Chrysler Green PDS SDS
DE1622 026916916228 12 oz 6 Gloss Chrysler Orange PDS SDS
DE1632 026916916327 12 oz 6 Gloss Chrsyler Red PDS SDS
DE1634 026916916341 12 oz 6 Low Gloss Black - SDS
DE1638 026916916389 12 oz 6 Gloss Cummins Beige PDS SDS
DE1640 026916916402 12 oz 6 N/A Plum Purple - SDS
DE1641 026916916419 12 oz 6 Gloss Grabber Green - SDS
DE1642 026916916426 12 oz 6 Gloss Daytona Yellow PDS SDS
DE1644 026916916440 12 oz 6 Gloss Racing Green - SDS
DE1650 026916916501 12 oz 6 Gloss Cast Aluminum - SDS
DE1652 026916516527 12 oz 6 Gloss Chrysler Hemi-Orange PDS SDS
DE1654 026916157133 12 oz 6 Flat Black - SDS

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