We are restoring a 68 Chevelle SS. Does anyone know the degree of black that should be used on the following:

- frame
- firewall
- control arms
- radiator
- steering box, manual

THANKS!!

This is all approx, frame60%, a-arms between 65-75%, rad,and air cleaner base- 85-90%, firewall, floors, 50-60%. Steering could be nat or a semi gloss black. Hope that helps

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Micky Hale Restorations
69 L-89 Chevelle
68 Biscayne 427/425
34 Plymouth Drag Car
ACES #134
www.mickyhale.com

Por and Eastwood both make paints specifically for this in chassis black colors that are semi-gloss.

I just mixed up paint this past weekend. If you are going for correct degrees of gloss, Micky is correct. I used PPG DAR 9000 Gloss Black Arc. Enamel and then added the correct amount of Flattening agent to achieve the correct colors. The mixing ratios are on the Flattening agents can and then it's just trial and error. Write down all you formulas for the next time on the cans. Make sure you measure accurately so you will have an near accurate formula. I bought several 1 gallon cans to mix in. I started with a 2 quart mix and after all was added had approx 3 quarts sprayable not including hardner. Don't add the hardner until your ready to spray! And only add the hardner to the paint in the gun's cup, not in the can of mix. You want to be able to use the leftover paint for touch up or other parts.

[This message has been edited by mstacy (edited 11-15-2000).]

Good point on the mixing process, mix it first, test a bit first before you spray all your parts. Remember weather conditions will also make your gloss change. I never put hardener in paint for the blacks either, but that is just my preferance, I think that may make it a little tougher if you have a color you like and as soon as you put the stuff in it you have to use it and there is nothing left for touch up later.