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What is used to correctly black out behind grill area?
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I'm not sure what is correct, you can pick between semi-gloss black or flat black. Dennis
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what ever was used on your inner fenders and firewall
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I like a "low-gloss" black. It's as it seems to say, somewhere between semi-gloss and flat black...Dupli-Color DE1634 Engine Enamel Spray Paint with Ceramic..Low Gloss Black...12oz Aerosol (works on lots of other things besides engines).

Also, of course, you could use SEM Trim Black.
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If you want correct it was 10 degree gloss black
you can find JohnZ s work here and ncrs
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