Paint inside Engine Compartment
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Paint inside Engine Compartment
I am restoring a 69 convertible an am wondering if the black paint on the hood hinges / support and headlight restaining cups is flat or semi gloss
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A.J.
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A.J.
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I've always used Rustoleum satan black on mine for all such work including the frame. I've read in restoration guides that the factory used the the cheapest lacquer paint they could find to spray for this area of the car.
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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
...I've read in restoration guides that the factory used the the cheapest lacquer paint they could find to spray for this area of the car.
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From: Beacon NY
Originally Posted by Jud Chapin
I've always used Rustoleum satan black on mine for all such work including the frame. I've read in restoration guides that the factory used the the cheapest lacquer paint they could find to spray for this area of the car.
Krylon really is the way to go.
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