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Old 12-31-2017, 11:38 AM
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1969 corvette L46

Could someone please tell me what is the proper shade of black to paint these under door frames?





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Hi B,
Exterior trim parts were typically painted semi-flat black.
Originally the paint was very thin and the 'grain' of the fiberglass could often be seen.
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"Semi-flat" black is the same sheen as "satin" black. Different paint companies prefer one or the other term.

John Deere "Blitz" black spray paint is a good choice for duplicating the stock look on such items.
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