Paint for engine Elan S3

[Speedster]

Hi what is the paint colour, type and code for ElanS3 &4 for sump, thermostat housing etc as looking to start rebuild in that area. Thnx

[Elanintheforest]

I used this one for both Elan and Lotus Cortina recently re-built, and it is superb. When it's stippled on it gives a factory finish without brush strokes.

http://teamdeville.co.uk/product/lotus- ... amel-paint

Paul Matty, QED, Kelvedon and Sue Miller also do the same stuff.

Mark

[richardcox_lotus]

Did you have to thin it at all ?

[Elanintheforest]

No, it was used straight out of the tin after a minute of stirring.

[jonesa62]

I always been led to believe the correct colour is Ferguson Stoneleigh Grey as used on the Ferguson tractor engines in the 1950's - 60's. Another great British icon. I'm happy to be corrected if that is incorrect.

[fotsyr]

If you read Miles T/C book he stated you should add a touch of blue.