Painting steering column
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi bk,
I agree that the interior paint certainly wasn't 'gloss' originally.
Whether you use 'semi-gloss' or 'semi-flat' will likely depend on the brand of paint you choose.
I lean toward the lower gloss percentages in 'semi-flat'.
Regards,
Alan
I agree that the interior paint certainly wasn't 'gloss' originally.
Whether you use 'semi-gloss' or 'semi-flat' will likely depend on the brand of paint you choose.
I lean toward the lower gloss percentages in 'semi-flat'.
Regards,
Alan
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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna
After checking my steering column on an 80*F day after a 2 hour drive.......
BBQ Black Hi-Temp might be a good choice.....my infrared gun showed the lower part of the steering column was 135*F at the inside firewall (with a 190*F engine thermostat installed/no A/C). The manual steering box was 165*F....talk about heat transfer!
BBQ Black Hi-Temp might be a good choice.....my infrared gun showed the lower part of the steering column was 135*F at the inside firewall (with a 190*F engine thermostat installed/no A/C). The manual steering box was 165*F....talk about heat transfer!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Central Texas
I used the John Deere "Blitz Black" part number TY25631.
It's what I used on my engine compartment as well. It is similar to semi-flat black. It is not factory correct if you are looking for something like that.
It's what I used on my engine compartment as well. It is similar to semi-flat black. It is not factory correct if you are looking for something like that.
Melting Slicks
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From: Canberra Australia
2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I used the same Vinyl Paint I used for all interior items. (Some will refer to it as Dye but I prefer to call it paint as it coats items rather than penetrating into the surface)
It has a satin finish.
Details here... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ourney-22.html
It has a satin finish.
Details here... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ourney-22.html
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 342
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From: Pennsdale Pennsylvania
I used the same Vinyl Paint I used for all interior items. (Some will refer to it as Dye but I prefer to call it paint as it coats items rather than penetrating into the surface)
It has a satin finish.
Details here... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ourney-22.html
It has a satin finish.
Details here... https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ourney-22.html
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