jtranger

I used to use Krylon, Duplicolor and Valspar semi-gloss paint for under hood detailing. These companies no longer make the semi-gloss and now have "satin" instead. The satin is more flat in color and looks bad. Anyone know where a good black semi-gloss can be found? Thanks!

1snake

The good old Krylon lacquer is still available but it is in their industrial line. The stuff you get at the hardware store is enamel. Here's a link if you can't find the good stuff locally. Note the "industrial" on the can. I recently ordered 3 cases. http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/ma...37856&c=B37856

Jim

65silververt

I used SEM hot rod black on an engine compartment recently and it looks incredible. It has more gloss than the krylon

Mike Geary

Get a can of SEM Trim Black and see if you like the gloss level. It's a great paint. Ideal for steering colums, clusters and glove box doors too.

65silververt

And Mike is right about the SEM trim black as well. It has more gloss than the newer satin krylon as well. I just used it on the firewall of my father's 66. I'll upload and post a photo of it later when i have a few moments.

C1-Curt

I used John Deere Blitz Black. I bought a gallon and used the enamel hardener which gave it a tad more sheen. They also sell it in shaker can, not sure how close it comes out to my spay mix.

1snake

I just want to add that the gloss level of the Krylon is an exact match to what the factory used and is lacquer, like the factory used, so you can touch it up if needed. You can touch up an original dash, interior part or the engine comp. and it's undetectable. I've tried some of the other brands and they are definitely different than what GM used.

Jim

MiguelsC2

IMHO nothing beats SEM on any spray can application.

This is a common subject here on the Forum.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-up-paint.html

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MikeM

Sems would be my choice.

John Deere Blitz Black used to be good also. It was semi-flat and matched the factory underhood paint sheen very well. Unfortunately, I think that paint formula was replaced with a flatter sheen to it. It was made by Valspar. Very tough paint.

You may still be able to find the old formula at a John Deere dealer.

65silververt

Here is a picture of the firewall i recently painted with the SEM Trim Black. Note: only pay attention to the top 3/4 of the firewall. I had not yet painted the bottom when this picture was taken because shortly after we decided to pull the body. Im sure you already know this, but make sure you clean the firewall really well before painted and only spray a dust coat for the first coat of paint.

csherman

Vette Daddy can weigh in - he has a semi he uses......

1snake

Since we're posting pics. Here's mine I painted with Krylon (Industrial lacquer) last week. Perfect match to the factory.

Jim

Mr D.

Same here, I use the spray cans and it looks great.

JohnZ

If you want it to appear as original, you don't want semi-gloss; the factory underhood blackout was "semi-flat", like Jim's '65 firewall in his photo above.

65silververt

That looks really good!

Should the firewall be sprayed all the way down to the bottom of the firewall where the splashshields are located or is the lower portion left bare as in your photos?

Mr D.

Jim, nice firewall.

Do you have a PN you could pass along for the Krylon you used?

0Virginia Vettes

We sell the John Deere quart kit for $40 and the spray cans for $7.95/ea
Dick
Virginia Vettes
1-757-229-0011

1snake

Thanks. That's where the original black out paint ended on my car.

The part number is K01613. I believe the new enamel version is something like 501613. You don't want that one. Make sure the can states "Industrial".

Jim

Mr D.

Found it at this site.

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/ja...emi-flat-black


Doesn't seem to be in your local stores, for that matter I can't find it on any Krylon web sites.

1snake

That's the link I posted reply #2.

Jim