V8Freak Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 hey guys, well my frame and control arms and bumper brackets etc. are all out getting sand blasted and painted. Im just wondering what kind of black GM used on there cars in that era. I told him to do everything flat black but im thinking it was originally semi gloss? just wondering what you guys did with your stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsin Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 My homie used just black engine paint on his 57 Belaire. The had it up on th elift and everything looked like it came straight out the factory. I was originally thinking powder coating but after comparing prices, I'm gonna just go with the engine paint. Nice Screen name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I beleive the factory finish would have been Semi gloss or satin. Satin or semi will be easier to keep clean than flat black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughn Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsin Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I was thinking of going flat black cuz it looked retro, but I didn't know if I wanted to do a frame off so everything would match. keep us posted though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Freak Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 isnt satin black the same as flat black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 No Satin black is around 60-70% gloss. Check out this stuff. http://www.eastwood.com/the-original-chassis-black-satin-finish-set.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 From the factory everything was a semi gloss/semi flat black...depending on which you want to call it. Remember, all these under carriage parts were made by different distributors, they were probably told to "paint it black". It's a known fact that gloss takes longer to dry and flat get's marked up easily so they all used semi gloss paints...the shades are all different depending on the day and who mixed the paint that day so in my opinion there is no wrong "shade". In fact on restorations that I do I typically use more than one brand of semi black paint so that there is some differences between the parts. Just remember to paint similar parts with the same black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGD72Monte Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I used a gloss black rust paint. Easier to keep clean and the gloss does fade over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Freak Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 ya i told the guy too paint it satin black now, everyone even other car guys i know all said the same thing..... glad i asked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiddle Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Where's Wheel and his vote for flat?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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