Krylon 1613
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my local non chain hard wear store stocks it. so try a mom and pop store. I am told Granger and other industrial stores sells it too
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I do.......I do........
contact 69FASTFUN by a PM, and he will hook you up. You can purchase the original 1613 not the replacement that is in most retailers now, and for a good price.....so check it out......
contact 69FASTFUN by a PM, and he will hook you up. You can purchase the original 1613 not the replacement that is in most retailers now, and for a good price.....so check it out......
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Hi FC,
You need to make sure you're buying #1613 and not #51613 which is now the ' retail consumer' version semi-flat black, and a VERY different paint.
It sounds like you've been given some good sources, but still make sure of what you getting.
Regards,
Alan
You need to make sure you're buying #1613 and not #51613 which is now the ' retail consumer' version semi-flat black, and a VERY different paint.
It sounds like you've been given some good sources, but still make sure of what you getting.
Regards,
Alan
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Thanks Alan!! Will do...
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Alan, I can assure you that the source provided is the real #1613 and not the retail version......I have used it on parts for the 74 and it looks real good.......in fact that is what I am using on the frame, whenever I get to it................................. ...........Tom
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The price on the link is not the price that Forum members pay. Our system is down for maintenance right now but I think the price is 4.11 I will check when our system is up and advise on the price.
Thanks
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Hi stingray,
#1613 can be used for most/all? the black parts on early cars if a person wanted to.
Because of it's formula the amount of sheen it gives can be varied by how it's applied.
For instance if the can is held further back from the parts, you can get quite a 'flat' finish. But if the can is held closer and the paint applied 'wetter', the finish will have more sheen.
What's nice about using #1613 very dry is that it gives you an 'almost' flat finish that is much easier to maintain than a true 'flat' paint.
Also, because of it's formula, (lacquer?), it's very good for the interior parts because it gives good coverage WITHOUT a heavy build-up of paint which can be a big problem with the chrome details on the gauge bezel and shifter plate.
There are certainly other choices like the SEM and John Deere Blitz Black, but Krylon is nice too.
Regards,
Alan
Here's an example of how 'shiny' it can be:
And also how 'flat':
And sorta 'in-between':
And the bezel...4 different appearances.... all the same paint:
#1613 can be used for most/all? the black parts on early cars if a person wanted to.
Because of it's formula the amount of sheen it gives can be varied by how it's applied.
For instance if the can is held further back from the parts, you can get quite a 'flat' finish. But if the can is held closer and the paint applied 'wetter', the finish will have more sheen.
What's nice about using #1613 very dry is that it gives you an 'almost' flat finish that is much easier to maintain than a true 'flat' paint.
Also, because of it's formula, (lacquer?), it's very good for the interior parts because it gives good coverage WITHOUT a heavy build-up of paint which can be a big problem with the chrome details on the gauge bezel and shifter plate.
There are certainly other choices like the SEM and John Deere Blitz Black, but Krylon is nice too.
Regards,
Alan
Here's an example of how 'shiny' it can be:
And also how 'flat':
And sorta 'in-between':
And the bezel...4 different appearances.... all the same paint:
Last edited by Alan 71; Oct 6, 2013 at 01:43 PM.
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Whoa that is amazing the paint can do that. Which parts of the interior did you do?
Do you paint anything? Is a protection or just to look nice? Kind of like when you spray the underside of a car to prevent rust.
Do you paint anything? Is a protection or just to look nice? Kind of like when you spray the underside of a car to prevent rust.
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Hi S,
You've asked a 'loaded' question!
Some people clean EVERYTHING on the chassis extremely well and then paint EVERYTHING semi-flat black. This give a good look, and is pretty easy to maintain.
What I do/did is to just paint parts that were originally black. Some people call it restoration. This involves a LOT of disassembly and a LOT work. It's NOT for everyone!!! and people do it to various degrees based on their abilities and inclinations.
On the interior I painted all the parts that originally had black paint on them. So it's mostly the instrument bezels and console plate.
Regards,
Alan
You've asked a 'loaded' question!
Some people clean EVERYTHING on the chassis extremely well and then paint EVERYTHING semi-flat black. This give a good look, and is pretty easy to maintain.
What I do/did is to just paint parts that were originally black. Some people call it restoration. This involves a LOT of disassembly and a LOT work. It's NOT for everyone!!! and people do it to various degrees based on their abilities and inclinations.
On the interior I painted all the parts that originally had black paint on them. So it's mostly the instrument bezels and console plate.
Regards,
Alan