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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Hello All,

Question: Does anyone know the true black color of the front grills for a 1975. I know it's black but is it flat, semi gloss, gloss, or high gloss. Trying to make this restoration as close as possible.

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My best recollection is that it is bare black plastic. So, semi-flat black or satin black would be the level of sheen that should be present. Semi-gloss black is too shiny (IMO), and flat black would be much too dull.
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I agree with 7TIvette, Satin Black.

Give them a good wash in warm soapy water, rinse and then dry to see what the original looked like.
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Thanks, I had to let it soak in brake fluid to remove all the old paint, then soak in soap water. Thanks again.
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