[WAX-UM]

I painted my rearend yesterday, Its been less than 24 hours and may loose some gloss but I feel like its still way too glossy, I mixed the paint myself and used 30% flattener with Dupont paint. What does everyone think, should I repaint it a lot more flat., "Ignore the nasty cover it will get another cover and bolts. My backing plate looks the same.

 

[Jay65SS]

Looks too glossy. Not bad though, but should be more of a semi-gloss if you want it to be factory correct.

Here's a pic of mine.
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[mr 4 speed]

I think it looks great. I have a seen a few $75K cars that didn't look that good

 

[WAX-UM]

If I compare it to other semi gloss parts such and my pulleys and aftermarket CI breather its dead on, I dont mind just a little too glossy but I dont want it too stand out like a sore thumb.

 

[Dan Orgill]

Looks great, leave it!:yes:

 

[Chicken Coupe]

Far, far, far, far too glossy.

You've obviously ruined it, so I will come by and pick it up so you don't have to throw it away.

Actually I think it looks great, but it might not pass in a resto judging.

 

[WAX-UM]

Heres my back plates, I mixed the paint the same for both. The paint on the rearend is still curing, I believe a few more days It may loose a little shine, They should look like these when fully cured.

 

[Chicken Coupe]

Holy cow...theys purtty!

Nice work!

 

[wilmaya]

If I could only patent clear brake drums. I'm sure you would be a prime customer!!!!! They look great. Oh and so does the rear.

 

[ls6ragtop]

Jim,
Everything looks good to me. I generally paint my control arms and bolt on frame parts a little shinier than the frame rails.
I know you said ignore the cover and bolts, but if you're going with the painted rear look, the cover and bolts get painted as an assembly with the exception of the 2 brake line mounting clip bolts and the 1 that mounts the rear brake hose mounting bracket, as these would have been removed and added later with the brackets.
Chris

 

[WAX-UM]

Ok great Ill leave it and start assembly of the rearend, It is probabbly just a little glossy but I kinda like the Bling, Bling I still want the contrast so Ill do what Chris said with the frame. Maybe it will aslo fade a bit over time. Ill repaint the cover and bolts with it assembled. Except fot the 3 bolts Chris mentioned.

Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!

 

[djw]

Don't you hate to cover up all those pretty multiple colored springs and stuff. Broke my heart to slip the drum on.

 

[WAX-UM]

Don't you hate to cover up all those pretty multiple colored springs and stuff. Broke my heart to slip the drum on.

Ya but if I ever show it I wont be afraid to remove a wheel and show the small details. I have been trying to figure out a way to make the axles look new. I thought about putting them in a lathe and taking a .005 skim cut.

 

[Freddy Mercado]

Jim, I agree with Chris. I think it looks good!!! If I were you, I would leave it like that.

 

[WAX-UM]

Ok after about a week the paint has lost some gloss and looks like I wanted it too. Now I can setup the gear and this job will be done.

 

[72chevelleTPI]

That is one heck of a good looking rear end...:beers:

 

[69396ss]

I bet that's the first time Jim's ever heard that one

 

[WAX-UM]

That is one heck of a good looking rear end...:beers:

HEHE Thanks

 

[SixActual]

Everything looks just perfect to me....Leave it alone.

Respectfully,
John R.

 

[ls6ragtop]

Jim,
As everybody's telling you, great job. The only thing I would change is that 69 Positraction Tag. I've never seen a 70 with anything but the Limited Slip wording on a 70. Same exact tag as what you have except the change from Positraction to Limited Slip wording on the tag.
Chris