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: Rear Axle Paint Help


Tim67
Feb 24th, 04, 12:01 AM
Hi all,

I am taking my 12 bolt out of my '67 chevelle SS and figured since its out I should paint it. I was wondering where and what piants I should use. I beleve the color for stock would be semigloss black?

Im no painter...yet tongue.gif My brother does have a nice spray gun I can use. Looking for a good yet on the cheaper side options and any info you guys got.

Thanks all!
Tim

PS. Love this forum, very good peeps here!

tony r
Feb 24th, 04, 2:02 AM
i`ve used gloss black engine enamel high temp and had lotsa luck with it seem to last longer than standard paints and looks good to although it isnt exactly like factory!!! graemlins/thumbsup.gif

flywheel
Feb 25th, 04, 8:45 AM
I used POR 15 then a coat of there chassis coat black.It's hard as a rock and keeps it's looks.

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Rick

70camino
Feb 26th, 04, 10:11 AM
I also am wondering what to do with a rear axle. Should this be gloss or semi-gloss black?

David

Dan Orgill
Feb 27th, 04, 3:43 PM
Semi-gloss black. There is debate as to whether the rears were semi-gloss or natural from the factory. Both are acceptable at a show, but I prefer semi-gloss.