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Old May 25, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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what colour should the engine bay be on a 78 vette??

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Old May 25, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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I took a look in one of my books, looks like it's semi-gloss black. I don't have a color code for it though.

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Originally Posted by Kellys~hotrods
I took a look in one of my books, looks like it's semi-gloss black. I don't have a color code for it though.

Kelly
Just finished painting my firewall with semi-gloss black engine enamel. Looks !!!
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Here are a few pics of Krylon Semi-gloss Black. Don't know if it's NCRS correct but I like it.



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I am using Krylon Semi Flat Black, number 1613. It is the closest to stock I have found.

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If you know someone that could get you the color code for that paint (a friend that works at a body shop?), you could go to your local paint supplier (automotive) and they can sell you the correct color in a spray can for a fee. That way you could paint it knowing you have the correct color if you want to go that route.
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Originally Posted by rponfick
I am using Krylon Semi Flat Black, number 1613. It is the closest to stock I have found.

Ralph.
Is this true for the underside of the hood also? I have some touch-up to tend to there.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Kellys~hotrods
If you know someone that could get you the color code for that paint (a friend that works at a body shop?), you could go to your local paint supplier (automotive) and they can sell you the correct color in a spray can for a fee. That way you could paint it knowing you have the correct color if you want to go that route.
No code. It's black with a flattener. Krylon semi-flat in the spray can is the closest to the correct sheen, requires at least 3 wet coats. Black is black when it comes to color you need to have the body shop match the sheen of the Krylon, this can only br done trial and error.
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I use SEM Trim Black (which is very close to the Krylon) and can be bought in Qt. cans for spray. I've actually touched each other up with one or the other and they match perfectly.
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