Engine paint?

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Did BMW originally paint the engine blocks on our cars? If so, what color?

Thanks

 

[30csl]

Im pretty sure they were black but have seen some painted blue. A lighter colour is quite good for visibility in the engine bay. The oil filter canister was painted red.

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Rohan

 

[sfdon]

I use Duplicolor Engine Enamel-de1635 Ford Semi-Gloss Black

 

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Engine paint

Thanks