Engine paint colors for a 1959

[Jim Govoni CLC 20546]

Can anyone outline the various engine component colors for a 59? I need which are blue, which black and what sheen the black is for those engine parts. Who is the best vendor for the actual paints? Thanks much, Jim

[P W Allen CLC# 20193]

Jim! How have you been? I'm not a 59 expert, but I'm sure the under hood color scheme is very much like our 53's.

1. Engine: Blue, including the crankshaft pulley.

2. Fan: Semi Gloss black.

3. Fan Pulley: Blue.

4. Power Steering Pump including tank: Semi Gloss black.

5. Power Steering Pump Pulley: Blue

6. Power Steering Pump Mounting Brackets: Blue

7. Generator: Semi Gloss Black, front and rear bearing housings are unpainted, including the fan.

8. Generator Pulley: Semi Gloss Black.

9. Generator Mounting and tension adjusting bracket: Blue

10. Oil Filter. Do the 59's have the old by-pass type of filter? If so, it will be Semi Gloss Black, including mounting brackets.

11. Air Cleaner: Not sure of the 59's, but on my car it's Hi Gloss Black.

For a vendor, I don't think you can beat the Bill Hirsch Engine Enamel for the Cadillac Dark Blue, used from 49-76. It's High Gloss and High Temp. For the black? I just use Rustoleum in the 16oz rattle cans. Never had a problem with it. Holds up well under the hood.