Paint Question

[jocko]

"the blackout is quite flat with very little sheen, but not quite dead flat. Under the hood is shinier for sure."

Thanks OEM4ME, I was wondering about that - and my truck isn't original/correct enough to tell - much appreciated!

[jocko]

OEM4ME - here's one just for you, I know you'll love it!
I'll send someone over with a mop and broom immediately....

Btw, I'm of course kidding you because I agree with you 100%. I'm still not 100% sold that this is the case for the heavy trucks - like the big-uns, but interesting thread nonetheless. I was waiting for your post by the way, you've got the most original stuff I've ever seen.

[LostMy65]

Thanks guys,
For getting the understanding clarified.
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[jonzcustomshop]

here is a thread with pics of the factory gmc grille look.:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...c+grille+color

[jonzcustomshop]

here are 3 gmcs, an east coast , a west/midwest, and a school bus, all are still wearing the factory paint.
the union truck also looks to have a body color grille, but since the photo is b/w I can't be sure..

[theastronaut]

Here's a pair of fenders and grill shell I sprayed. As said before, the black should be nearly flat instead of gloss.















Mock up the fenders/grill shell before you paint it to mark the edges so the tape lines match up when it's assembled.

[ljackson]

Here is a couple of my grill that I'm working on now.

[ljackson]

After sanding the panel it looks like the factory painted the entire panel body color, applied the black then the white.