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Projects & Restorations => Projects & Restorations => Topic started by: sjfd04 on January 05, 2016, 07:04:35 PM

Title: Engine compartment
Post by: sjfd04 on January 05, 2016, 07:04:35 PM: What is the correct color for the inner fenders and firewall? Satin Black?
Title: Re: Engine compartment
Post by: dsags on January 05, 2016, 07:26:04 PM: Yes, satin black. About 60% gloss I think.

Dan
Title: Re: Engine compartment
Post by: sjfd04 on January 05, 2016, 08:37:54 PM: Available in a rattle can?
Title: Re: Engine compartment
Post by: Rollaround on January 06, 2016, 06:57:21 AM: Quote from: sjfd04 on January 05, 2016, 08:37:54 PM
Available in a rattle can?

Try semi gloss in a rattle can.
I've had good luck mixing Rustoleum oil based paint, 60% gloss with 40% flat for a semi gloss that looks very original.
Title: Re: Engine compartment
Post by: dsags on January 06, 2016, 07:35:28 AM: The Parts Place sells spray cans in either lacquer or enamel of what they call semi-gloss chassis black. 12 oz cans for $8.00 each. Lots of auto parts stores carry spray paint in cans. Try a satin gloss black on a piece of test metal to see if you like it. If you find one that looks really good let us know what it is.

Dan
Title: How close is Duplicolor DE1634? (Re: Engine compartment)
Post by: elagache on January 06, 2016, 12:34:16 PM: Dear sjfd04, Rollaround, Dan, and 1965 Buick engine bay "fashion police" . . . :laughing7:

Quote from: sjfd04 on January 05, 2016, 08:37:54 PM
Available in a rattle can?

For better or worse my wagon's engine compartment was painted with Duplicolor engine ceramic in their so called "GM/Chrysler Low Gloss Black" (DE1634).

http://duplicolor.com/product/engine-enamel-with-ceramic (http://duplicolor.com/product/engine-enamel-with-ceramic)

Is that much of a match or is it not glossy enough?

Cheers, Edouard
Title: Re: Engine compartment
Post by: paul massicotte on January 06, 2016, 03:29:56 PM: Napa brand 7244 Trim Black in a spray can seemed to be the closest to some concours cars according to my eyes in a spray can.