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Topic: Trim paint

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Trim paint

Posted: 9/20/07 4:12pm Message 1 of 13
warbird
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Roseland, NJ - USA
Joined: 12/4/2003
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Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.
I'm going to touch-up my wheel wells, and I have to paint my spare tire carrier, which is currently stock grey, in black. Should I look for a specific black ? Should I use a flat, or semigloss paint ?
I'm not looking for NCRS standards in color matching, but I don't want to be noticeably off color either.
What worked for you ?
Thanks



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Posted: 9/20/07 4:13pm Message 2 of 13
71Shark
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Edmond, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
Flat or semi-flat.  Don't want a gloss under there to reflect headlights from behind.  Flat black will just disappear.


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Posted: 9/20/07 5:44pm Message 3 of 13
warbird
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Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.

Thanks 71,

I'll stop at Pep Boys in the morning and take a look. I didn't think gloss would look good either.



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Posted: 9/20/07 8:17pm Message 4 of 13
deeboy59
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visalia, CA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
I used a satin finish on mine.  Semed to work pretty well.....


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Posted: 9/20/07 8:38pm Message 5 of 13
rearn2go72
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
Joined: 1/22/2006
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
[QUOTE=deeboy59]I used a satin finish on mine.  Seemed to work pretty well.....[/QUOTE]

I agree.Thumbs%20Up



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Posted: 9/20/07 11:45pm Message 6 of 13
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Joanne
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satin black


1979 Corvette

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Posted: 9/21/07 1:50am Message 7 of 13
Ten15
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East Hanover, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C
Cookie,
 
I have many cans of paint left over, I'll call youwhen I get up.
 
Anthony



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Posted: 9/21/07 6:11am Message 8 of 13
warbird
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Roseland, NJ - USA
Joined: 12/4/2003
Posts: 966
Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.
Thanks Anthony,
I'll be at Tom's finishing the sway bar. Since the tire carrier is half out, I figured I might as well paint it.



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Posted: 9/21/07 6:15am Message 9 of 13
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crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
I recently painted my spare tire carrier.  I used spray on "truck bed lining" in a rattle can I got at Advance Auto.  It has a textured look and dries semi flat.  I was very pleased with how it turned out and looks good under the car


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Posted: 9/21/07 9:28pm Message 10 of 13
warbird
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Roseland, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.
Thanks everyone, I used black satin and it looks good Thumbs%20Up ! While I was under there, I cleaned up some minor rust spots, and treated it with a rust arrester.
That's it for this year. Next will be the AC Cool



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