Mike Brichta Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 I would like to repaint my firewall and radiator support to look like factory color and gloss. What do you recommend? Thanks!! Mike Quote
MC1of80 Posted July 10, 2020 Posted July 10, 2020 I used and have great success with Eastwood under hood semi black. Holds up extremely well and durable. Quote
Mike Brichta Posted July 10, 2020 Author Posted July 10, 2020 Hey Tom, Thanks for the quick reply. Does that come in a quart can or aerosol can? Do you happen to have a part number of what you used? I see a couple of Eastwood options for paint. Thanks!! Mike Quote
MC1of80 Posted July 11, 2020 Posted July 11, 2020 Hey Mike. The can is 10024z and the quart is 10024zp. OEM finish. Semi/ eggshell. Hope this helps. Quote
Blackhawk Posted July 11, 2020 Posted July 11, 2020 This is a great resource for colors and sheen. https://www.chevelles.com/forums/35-restoration-corner/146639-1970-chevelle-steering-box-color.html#post1070975 Quote
Mike Brichta Posted July 20, 2020 Author Posted July 20, 2020 Hey Tom, I sprayed some of my parts using the Eastwood Underhood Semi-gloss tonight. It worked great and looks perfect. Thanks for sharing the tip!! Mike 1 Quote
MC1of80 Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 That's great Mike! I'm glad it worked out for you. I just sprayed the 12 bolt with the Eastwood chassis paint. Quote
Mike Brichta Posted July 21, 2020 Author Posted July 21, 2020 What really made it nice for me is that I already had my parts stripped and painted with Semigloss POR15 and I was able to paint right over it. Now I know it will last a long time. I also have my rear and undercarriage painted with POR15. That stuff is tuff paint and covers really well. Thanks again!! Mike 1 Quote
jft69z Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 DO NOT get that POR15 on you though, lol. You'll take skin off before it wipes away with any type of solvent I tried. Quote
Leghome Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 The only way I have found to get POR 15 of off your body is just let it wear away in a week or two. And it also helps to put a piece of plastic under the lid because once dried you will have to cut the lid off to get it back open. Voice of experience Quote
Mike Brichta Posted July 21, 2020 Author Posted July 21, 2020 Thanks for all of the warnings. I've been using POR15 for many years now so I pretty much know how it is and how to work with it. Always cover up as much as possible, be careful if spraying because of the fumes, wipe down with thinner right after use and never (I MEAN NEVER) get it in your eyes. Don't ask how I know that. As nasty as it is to work work, it is still the toughest paint I know. I love it. Here are some pics of the undercarriage of my 70 SS El Camino project. 2 Quote
Mike Brichta Posted July 21, 2020 Author Posted July 21, 2020 And here is a picture of the Eastwood Semi-Gloss Underhood paint applied directly over POR15 Semi-Gloss paint: 2 Quote
71MonteCarloMD Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Mike, I used POR-15 on my Monte and didn’t realize I should apply paint over it as it looks great! Quote
Mike Brichta Posted July 23, 2020 Author Posted July 23, 2020 Hey Rick, You only need to paint the areas that will be exposed to direct sunlight. UV Ray's break down the paint. Mike Quote
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