Enamel paint on my 72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cedorris · 07-10-2010, 02:11 AM

Was the factory paint enamel based in 72? I don't know anything about paint or body work, but I have been asked the question.

Thanks!

cdowns · 07-10-2010, 05:16 AM

gm used laquer paint at the factory

ford used enamel back then

JRBECK64 · 07-10-2010, 07:48 AM

What ever it is if your thinking about painting it make sure you get a good sealer between the old paint and new. Sometimes these new Urethanes dont play well with the old paint (It may react). I would post this question in the painting section of the forum for more help.

JRBECK64

**DANTIP** · 07-10-2010, 09:03 AM

I'm pretty sure Enamel was used in 72 because I have seen it mentioned in original literature. If I find the reference, I'll post it.

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2010, 05:04 PM

there was reference to enamel in the lit... but the lit also said you couldn't get a 3.07 gear with a posi. (that too is wrong)
Every original paint truck I've seen was laquor... GM was still shooting laquor in the mid 80's.

**DANTIP** · 07-11-2010, 06:35 PM

I believe acrylic enamel was used on 1972 trucks even though GM did continue to use lacquer on cars all the was into the mid 80's.

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2010, 11:34 PM

i know my 72 burb has laquer

pat 70/71 · 07-12-2010, 12:01 AM

gm did use lacquer paint on the truck& cars my 71 c10 had lacquer paint I had a 72 truck also lacquer. not sure when they changed to enamel. but I did hear one time from a nice old man who worked at the fremont plant. he said gm used to run the trucks through a "reflow chamber" to get the lacquer to gloss up. some kind of hot lights! can't confirm this but it makes sense to me can you think how long it would take if they had to buff all the trucks? one off the line every 60 seconds? just sayin, cheers, Pat

07-10-2010, 02:11 AM	#1
cedorris 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 302	Enamel paint on my 72? Was the factory paint enamel based in 72? I don't know anything about paint or body work, but I have been asked the question. Thanks! __________________ -Clayton 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB 350 - farm truck restore project - twitter @oldgreen

07-10-2010, 05:16 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Enamel paint on my 72? gm used laquer paint at the factory ford used enamel back then __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-10-2010, 07:48 AM	#3
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Enamel paint on my 72? What ever it is if your thinking about painting it make sure you get a good sealer between the old paint and new. Sometimes these new Urethanes dont play well with the old paint (It may react). I would post this question in the painting section of the forum for more help. JRBECK64

07-10-2010, 09:03 AM	#4
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Enamel paint on my 72? I'm pretty sure Enamel was used in 72 because I have seen it mentioned in original literature. If I find the reference, I'll post it.

07-11-2010, 05:04 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Enamel paint on my 72? there was reference to enamel in the lit... but the lit also said you couldn't get a 3.07 gear with a posi. (that too is wrong) Every original paint truck I've seen was laquor... GM was still shooting laquor in the mid 80's.

07-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#6
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Enamel paint on my 72? I believe acrylic enamel was used on 1972 trucks even though GM did continue to use lacquer on cars all the was into the mid 80's.

07-11-2010, 11:34 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Enamel paint on my 72? i know my 72 burb has laquer

07-12-2010, 12:01 AM	#8
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Enamel paint on my 72? gm did use lacquer paint on the truck& cars my 71 c10 had lacquer paint I had a 72 truck also lacquer. not sure when they changed to enamel. but I did hear one time from a nice old man who worked at the fremont plant. he said gm used to run the trucks through a "reflow chamber" to get the lacquer to gloss up. some kind of hot lights! can't confirm this but it makes sense to me can you think how long it would take if they had to buff all the trucks? one off the line every 60 seconds? just sayin, cheers, Pat



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