The Factory paint used in those days came to the dealers in two cans. A quart can of clear varnish and a half pint can of powdered aluminum paste. The finish dried to a dull or semi gloss aluminum, depending on how it was mixed. Post war Lightfours had a blue decal. There is no water jacket on the ends of the cylinders, so they usually turn brown unless heat resistant paint is used. There is a water jacket under the fuel tank, but the rest of the muffler gets very hot. I use Ford heat resistant aluminum on my Lightfour.
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