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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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76 Vette Ordered suspension kit finally making progress on me restore. Questions are for the engine bay what type of paint should i use and second can i get different colors other then black? Bought some rustoleum paint would that work?
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I don't like rustoleum I always use krylon semi flat black.
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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Not sure what you're asking. Factory blackout paint was a cheap semi-flat black lacquer.

Choice of a different color would be up to you if judging is not a concern for you.

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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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So it is ok to use the krylon semi flat black.
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Hi mk,
The semi-flat black Krylon paint comes in 2 versions.
#1613 is actually lacquer and is easy to use, covers well, and is easy to touch up. Restorers have been using it for 25 years.
#51613 is enamel and not nearly as good as the #1623, and is difficult to re-coat and touch up.
The #1613 is difficult to find locally…. maybe Sherwin Williams (you have to ask for it). The #51613 is readily available at many stores.
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Many people also like John Deere Blitz Black and SEM Semi-flat Black.
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Thanks
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I get my Krylon from one of the online industrial suppliers. http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...RM=Krylon+1613 I usually get a case. It goes fast.
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I get my Krylon from one of the online industrial suppliers. http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...RM=Krylon+1613 I usually get a case. It goes fast.
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Call 800-645-7270
Account # 3682266 C3 Corvette Forum
Identify yourself as a new buyer and they will take your shipping info
order 00264671 Krylon semi flat black case quantity is 6 but you can order what you need.
After the order you will get a confirmation by email
when it ships you will get a tracking code should take 1 to 2 days
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