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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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I know this is a stupid question..but does anyone know of paint that looks good, but holds up well, and conceals some stuff that i might miss or choose to miss in grinding?

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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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I just used the Krylon blacks for mine. Some swear by a black that is put out by John Deere.

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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:16 AM
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i just got 2 cans of eastwood underhood black this week.
Didnt have time to put any one. Will take pics when wiper bay is painted.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:16 AM
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I used black stove/grill paint(spray can). It's flat though. One advantage is it is very good with the heat. Not very good with power steering fluid. Eklers probably sells an original match.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by billlambeer
I know this is a stupid question..but does anyone know of paint that looks good, but holds up well, and conceals some stuff that i might miss or choose to miss in grinding?

Thanks!
Restorers like the John Deere "black blitz" or the Krylon flat black.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom73
I just used the Krylon blacks for mine. Some swear by a black that is put out by John Deere.

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I used John Deere Blitz Black (about $6 a Can) and it looks great.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 06:07 AM
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I have been using Krylon Semi-Flat Black.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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I just did mine last Friday with SEM trim black. The stuff is awesome.
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Originally Posted by gmcclurg
I have been using Krylon Semi-Flat Black.

The Krylon is a near perfect match and is available off the shelf almost anywhere.
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