Gleek
Jan 2nd, 02, 1:45 PM
Need help in finding the correct trunk paint for a 69 SS. I know about the plast-kote stuff and its not like the original stuff.
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IGOTTA71 Jan 2nd, 02, 4:40 PM Gm still sells it for about $8 a can. It's the best, although it will need to be top coated with clear. ------------------ Jason Babal 69 Chevelle SS 3100lbs. W/O driver The Car Thehttp://www.chevelles.com/showroom/igotta71launch8.JPG (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/igotta71launch8.JPG) <A HREF="http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/igotta7110.jpg" TARGET=_blank>The Man http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/igotta7110.jpg</A> http://www.camaro1.com Don_Lightfoot Jan 2nd, 02, 6:54 PM I just did mine again last summer, GM part # 1051498 for gray and white. As Jason mentioned, make sure you top it off with a satin or dull clear sealant. ------------------ ACES #4241, TC #947 69 SS Sedan (http://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss) CanAm Chevelle Club (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/canam) micky69396 Jan 2nd, 02, 9:19 PM A 69 should have the black/aqua splatter, some parts stores carry the spray can variety. They must have some clear put over them or else it they get damp the paint comes off. ------------------ Micky Hale Restorations 69 L-89 Chevelle 68 Biscayne 427/425 34 Plymouth Drag Car ACES #134 www.mickyhale.com (http://www.mickyhale.com) Rainer Jan 2nd, 02, 11:14 PM Micky's right - black & aqua for '69. That GM part # is 1051499. You can order it cheap from www.gmpartsdirect.com (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com) but there's a 6-can minimum. ------------------ Rainer Seitz Vancouver, WA Team Chevelle Gold #50 ACES #3784 '68 SS396 '70 LS3 400 Malibu '70 Malibu convertible 350/300hp See them all at Rainer's Hot Rod Shop! (http://rseitz.homestead.com/main.html) rseitz@chevelles.com [This message has been edited by Rainer (edited 01-02-2002).] Gleek Jan 3rd, 02, 6:40 AM Is the Gm stuff different in appearance than the plastikote and is it close to the original? Don_Lightfoot Jan 3rd, 02, 7:00 AM Here we go again with what is the correct colors. Of all the 69's I've seen in the past year they were split between the two colors. Mine was already gray and white and needed just a touch up so I went with the same. Could different plants have used the different colors? I've gone through this same scenario with other cars in the past. Personally I think the aqua and black looks a lot better. I would appreciate some further input on this guys. ------------------ ACES #4241, TC #947 69 SS Sedan (http://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss) CanAm Chevelle Club (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/canam) micky69396 Jan 3rd, 02, 9:18 AM Don, all I have seen are pre-68 cars with the gray/white, 68-up are black /aqua. Just my findings not gospel. Rick_Nelson Jan 3rd, 02, 9:43 AM <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by micky69396: Don, all I have seen are pre-68 cars with the gray/white, 68-up are black /aqua. Just my findings not gospel.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I would have to agree. ------------------ "Details Make the Difference" Musclecar Restoration and Design 66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE Jan 3rd, 02, 9:56 AM 66 = Black/white, ( a few 66's have been noted as getting black/acqua ) 67 dark gray/acqua I mean as long as we are starting a Restoration forum http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif But of course always sticking with room for exceptions http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif Mike ------------------ MY 66 SS.COM (http://hometown.aol.com/mysterychevelle/66CHEVELLESS.html) ACES # 1493 TEAM # 751 MCC # 501 Rainer Jan 3rd, 02, 10:32 AM Don - I think part of the confusion comes from the fact that the original black & aqua spatter does not have a rich look to it, i.e. the aqua is very faint. At least that's how it appears to me in both of my 70's, which have the original spatter. ------------------ Rainer Seitz Vancouver, WA Team Chevelle Gold #50 ACES #3784 '68 SS396 '70 LS3 400 Malibu '70 Malibu convertible 350/300hp See them all at Rainer's Hot Rod Shop! (http://rseitz.homestead.com/main.html) rseitz@chevelles.com d1_bradley Jan 3rd, 02, 2:05 PM My '69 (black/aqua) original. Needs redone, can you get this stuff in quarts anymore? The thought of rattle cans just doesn't seem right....... Don_Lightfoot Jan 3rd, 02, 2:23 PM Thanks for the clarification guys, I appreciate it. Now it's decision time. Mine is a 300 Deluxe and did not get the houndstooth trunk mat from the factory. All that was available on the 300's was a dealer installed black trunk mat. Personally, I don't think this black mat would look good with the darker aqua/black paint. I'm not overly concerned with originality and prefer it to look good. Certainly no big deal to redo the trunk, just another winter project I guess. If you are inclined, go to the slide show on my website for a picture of the trunk and let me know what you think. ------------------ ACES #4241, TC #947 69 SS Sedan (http://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss) CanAm Chevelle Club (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/canam) Rainer Jan 3rd, 02, 3:04 PM Don - I'd say it would look just as good, if not better, with the black & aqua. The GM variety is not as dark as some other "black & aqua" brands. Here's a shot of the trunk of my 68 Lemans driver that was done with the GM stuff and a satin clear. Its a little dirty, but you can still get an idea of the difference: http://www.hcpmc.com/lemanstrunk.jpg ------------------ Rainer Seitz Vancouver, WA Team Chevelle Gold #50 ACES #3784 '68 SS396 '70 LS3 400 Malibu '70 Malibu convertible 350/300hp See them all at Rainer's Hot Rod Shop! (http://rseitz.homestead.com/main.html) rseitz@chevelles.com [This message has been edited by Rainer (edited 01-03-2002).] Don_Lightfoot Jan 4th, 02, 7:55 AM Thanks for the pic Rainer, gives me a good idea of how it would look. Once I get my engine compartment back together then I will decide if I go ahead with this change. ------------------ ACES #4241, TC #947 69 SS Sedan (http://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss) CanAm Chevelle Club (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/canam) | ||