hoffbug
Jul 10th, 02, 9:16 PM
How close is it to the factory paint ?
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SSuper Dave Jul 10th, 02, 9:29 PM Whats available now is too flat. The formula was changed a few years ago. A better choice is Eastwoods Underhood Black. I have some parts painted with this, some with the old GM resto black and some original paint under my hood and it is almost impossible to tell the three apart. ------------------ "SSuper Dave" Palmer A.C.E.S. #1483 Team Chevelle #32 Gold 1968 Chevelle soon to be a 427! 1988 Trans Am 1970 El Camino, Vortec engine starts and runs, drove it down the block the other day, bodywork is continuing. Joey B Jul 10th, 02, 10:00 PM Theres no single correct color black, and not ever car had the same "flatness"... many parts were painted separately with glossier black, such as radiators and heater boxes, the frame was painted a different gloss than the fenderwells, the firewall is a different gloss than the frame, etc... so to say a single black is the "correct" one to use isnt really "correct". ------------------ My 69 SS Elco (http://members.aol.com/joeybsyc/elcooutside.jpg) engine (http://members.aol.com/joeybsyc/elcoengine.jpg) interior (http://members.aol.com/joeybsyc/elcointerior.jpg) keithmalibu Jul 11th, 02, 6:35 PM i found semi gloss black at auto zone ,painted the underside of my hood, came out pretty nice SSuper Dave Jul 11th, 02, 10:17 PM Another good substitute is Krylon #1613 Semi Flat black. I've use a ton of this on my '70 Elky and like its looks, plus Wally World carries it if you run out on a weekend! ------------------ "SSuper Dave" Palmer A.C.E.S. #1483 Team Chevelle #32 Gold 1968 Chevelle soon to be a 427! 1988 Trans Am 1970 El Camino, Vortec engine starts and runs, drove it down the block the other day, bodywork is continuing. [This message has been edited by SSuper Dave (edited 07-11-2002).] hoffbug Jul 11th, 02, 11:20 PM Thanks guys... You've given me some good options. | ||