mike1968rt Wrote:I don't know if this is the best forum to discuss this, but here goes. I have a tip for spray painting items such as these. In my opinion plastic parts such as these should not be painted gloss black, it just looks too shiny. For instance I have seen cars where the radiator fan shroud was gloss black, and it just doesn't look right. The shroud should not be as shiny as the radiator. The same goes for interior dash pieces. Conversely flat black is too dull. I learned from a professional dash restorer that the color he uses is called "Landau Black". It is sold in cans by SEM. This color seems to have just the right tone between gloss and flat. The same company also sells a color called "Satin Black" that I have used in these cases also.
Way back when I used to detail cars for shows.... when black parts needed freshening, I only used flat or satin. When you apply products to enhance or add luster/shine it looks natural, not overly glossy.
1975 Coronet Brougham 360- 4 barrel, auto, 355 sure-grip. only 40,000 miles
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I apologize for not posting like I should. I have photos from two shows now that I haven't shared yet.
I'll try to rectify that this evening, right now it's Hi Ho off to work I go.
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So two weeks ago I blew my mufflers and exhaust apart, don't ask how :o . So it got a new 2 1/2 exhaust system. This week I rebuilt the power steering pump, tomorrow I install 81 Cordoba steel 15x7 with 215/70/15 and a set of 68/69 Polara/Monaco 500 Mag hubcaps.
67wh41 Wrote:So two weeks ago I blew my mufflers and exhaust apart, don't ask how :o . So it got a new 2 1/2 exhaust system. This week I rebuilt the power steering pump, tomorrow I install 81 Cordoba steel 15x7 with 215/70/15 and a set of 68/69 Polara/Monaco 500 Mag hubcaps.
67wh41 Wrote:So two weeks ago I blew my mufflers and exhaust apart, don't ask how :o . So it got a new 2 1/2 exhaust system. This week I rebuilt the power steering pump, tomorrow I install 81 Cordoba steel 15x7 with 215/70/15 and a set of 68/69 Polara/Monaco 500 Mag hubcaps.
Yes , sound clip and new picts are coming.
You do realize, we DO want to know how. LOL
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