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cochino12 · 02-24-2010, 12:19 AM

Should I use gloss, flat, ... when touching up underhood, behind the grill etc?

Thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 02-24-2010, 12:22 AM

I would use a matte black.. kinda like the finish when you get the aftermarket parts.. another thing i did on my inner wheel wells which came out real nice was i took rustoleum metallic black and sprayed it that color then cleared over that a couple of times. it lasted real nice

spinem · 02-24-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Should I use gloss, flat, ... when touching up underhood, behind the grill etc?

Thanks

Ive done it all, dirt grabs to flat and gets scratched waaay to easy. Gloss looks cheap, satin seems to do the trick

Restrorob · 02-24-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by spinem

satin seems to do the trick

motornut · 02-24-2010, 07:38 AM

i use flat and black,depending on where, the flat would show a leak then as shiny

camshaftgsxr · 02-25-2010, 02:29 PM

satin is what i've used on all my paint projects... looks like crap the first few coats but 3-4 later its purty

rustolium satin black all purpose( i know its not auto paint but it does the trick, and it's not picky on what it'll stick to)

JohnC · 02-25-2010, 02:45 PM

I agree with the satin black. I used the Dupli-Color truck bed spray in the rattle can, and I liked it because it is a satin finish, but also has a little bit of a texture to it.

87Bob · 02-25-2010, 06:39 PM

Eastwood has a great "underhood black". In fact that is what it is called. I use it on a lot of things. It has a high concentration of solids much better than the cheap rattle cans at Lowes, Auto Zone or TSC.

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 06:45 PM

Is that more of an OEM finish too?

87Bob · 02-25-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Is that more of an OEM finish too?

Yes Sir!

68Timber · 02-25-2010, 08:44 PM

Satin or semi-gloss black is the ticket, the flat black does catch dirt and hold on to it.

02-24-2010, 12:19 AM	#1
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02-24-2010, 12:22 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: What kind of black for underhood... I would use a matte black.. kinda like the finish when you get the aftermarket parts.. another thing i did on my inner wheel wells which came out real nice was i took rustoleum metallic black and sprayed it that color then cleared over that a couple of times. it lasted real nice __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-24-2010, 07:38 AM	#5
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What kind of black for underhood... i use flat and black,depending on where, the flat would show a leak then as shiny __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-25-2010, 02:29 PM	#6
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: What kind of black for underhood... satin is what i've used on all my paint projects... looks like crap the first few coats but 3-4 later its purty rustolium satin black all purpose( i know its not auto paint but it does the trick, and it's not picky on what it'll stick to) __________________

02-25-2010, 02:45 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: What kind of black for underhood... I agree with the satin black. I used the Dupli-Color truck bed spray in the rattle can, and I liked it because it is a satin finish, but also has a little bit of a texture to it.

02-25-2010, 06:39 PM	#8
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Re: What kind of black for underhood... Eastwood has a great "underhood black". In fact that is what it is called. I use it on a lot of things. It has a high concentration of solids much better than the cheap rattle cans at Lowes, Auto Zone or TSC. __________________ My Truck's not leaking its marking its territory!

02-25-2010, 06:45 PM	#9
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: What kind of black for underhood... Is that more of an OEM finish too? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-25-2010, 08:44 PM	#11
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: What kind of black for underhood... Satin or semi-gloss black is the ticket, the flat black does catch dirt and hold on to it. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build



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