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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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what color of black is used on this outside window trim?

what brand of paint do you guys use on this?

also would like to paint the console in this 80 what black paint do you guys use on interior?
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Krylon semi-flat is very close.
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Semi-flat black is the right color and level of gloss; but I'm not sure that Krylon paint is up to the task of a durable exterior paint on bare metal. Any of you paint guys got the 'skinny' on this one? Is the John Deere "Blitz Black" a better [quality] choice?
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I used a satin black finish on mine looks just like original. I lightly sanded and primed mine. I used a krylon type paint. I don't remember what brand it was now. I did this about 4 years ago. Still looks new.
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I used a satin black finish on mine looks just like original. I lightly sanded and primed mine. I used a krylon type paint. I don't remember what brand it was now. I did this about 4 years ago. Still looks new.
Shark - you use special primer / etch, or just flat black primer?

I plan to do this myself soon also.
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Shark - you use special primer / etch, or just flat black primer?

I plan to do this myself soon also.
I used a grey primer. I didn't want to paint black over a black primer because I wanted to be sure I was getting good coverage. It was all rattle can stuff, but it came out good. Just be sure you don't use a primer with a rust inhibiter in it like Rustoleum, it makes the paint have "fish eyes" in it from the oils. I've got pics somewhere of the proccess. I'll see if I can post em later.
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