Where to Find Under Hood Semi Gloss Black SprayPaint
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Where to Find Under Hood Semi Gloss Black SprayPaint
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!
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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!
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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This is a common subject here on the Forum.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-up-paint.html
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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.
Le Mans Master
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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.
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.
Jim