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Paint, Trim & Chrome => Paint => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on February 17, 2015, 10:46:29 PM

Title: What is the Correct color for the 65 gs frame ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 17, 2015, 10:46:29 PM

Just wondering what color black ( brand of paint ) are you guys using to paint your frame ?
In the past I've just used GM chassis black , is this correct or not ? :dontknow:

Title: Re: What is the Correct color for the 65 gs frame ?
Post by: WkillGS on February 17, 2015, 11:02:53 PM

The original 'paint' was an asphalt-based product. You can get it here from Quanta products:
http://www.gastanks.com/Q-Coat-Asphalt-Based-Frame-Chassis-Paint-1-Quart/productinfo/06-14/ (http://www.gastanks.com/Q-Coat-Asphalt-Based-Frame-Chassis-Paint-1-Quart/productinfo/06-14/)

A more durable finish would be an epoxy product like the old DuPont dp-40. Was widely used by restorers.

I like the epoxy from Viking Paints in Mn. You can mix the gloss and flat blacks to get the level of gloss just right for the various components.
http://www.vikingpaints.com/VPICategories.htm (http://www.vikingpaints.com/VPICategories.htm)

Title: Re: What is the Correct color for the 65 gs frame ?
Post by: dsags on February 18, 2015, 06:44:15 AM

The Parts Place in the Chicago area sells GM Black Reconditioning Paint for $89 a gallon. It gets sprayed as mixed in the can - no diluting. It's an excellent match for the original satin black finish. As Walt says a base coat of epoxy is recommended.

Title: Re: What is the Correct color for the 65 gs frame ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 18, 2015, 09:28:39 AM

Thanks guys . I think I'll just stay with that combination then , I like Dp90 and the GM reconditioning black I thought looked good as far as not being to shiny or too flat .
 :cheers2:

Title: Re: What is the Correct color for the 65 gs frame ?
Post by: bobbybuick on February 18, 2015, 01:59:32 PM

I used Eastwood on my 70 GP and on this a local restorer told me he uses KBS with rustoleum over it .So that what I did .love the way it turned out (https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8458/7906436760_587c5c5151_o.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8037/8015793719_a2668125eb_b.jpg)

Title: Re: What is the Correct color for the 65 gs frame ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 18, 2015, 05:49:26 PM

Hey that looks great !     :icon_thumright: