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NC_John · 09-02-2013, 08:24 PM

I Swiss cheesed my factory air cleaner today- I drilled a bunch of holes on the backside and underneath to get better airflow through a stock looking unit. Then I spent a few hours wet sanding it to get it ready for paint. What can I use to get a good factory-like finish? I've got some rustoleum semi-gloss that I could shoot it with but want to know if the is anything that might look better. I didn't see anything at Eastwoods I liked. The first thing you see when you pop the hood is the air cleaner and I want it to look original. Any thoughts/ideas?
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**DreamRyder1963** · 09-02-2013, 08:42 PM

I normally use good gloss black spray paint. I don't know if this is technically factory correct but it definitely looks original.
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Lee H · 09-02-2013, 08:45 PM

Semi gloss flat black. They say that John Deere blitz black is very, very close to the original finish.
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Steve Hafner · 09-03-2013, 11:07 AM

. . . .

I think the "original" finish was a lot "glossier" then most people remember.

Below, is a picture of that 70 C-10 with 80 miles that was for sale a couple of years ago.

. . . the air cleaner and the exhaust tube DO have some gloss to them !!!

. . . .

NC_John · 09-03-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

I think the "original" finish was a lot "glossier" then most people remember.

Below, is a picture of that 70 C-10 with 80 miles that was for sale a couple of years ago.

. . . the air cleaner and the exhaust tube DO have some gloss to them !!!

. . . .

I dunno... for 80 miles that engine sure looks aged. The air cleaner definitely outshines it.

NC_John · 09-03-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamRyder1963

I normally use good gloss black spray paint. I don't know if this is technically factory correct but it definitely looks original.
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Originally Posted by Lee H

Semi gloss flat black. They say that John Deere blitz black is very, very close to the original finish.
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Thanks guys. I suppose if I was going to spray it with a gun I could mix up something (used to mix 2/3 gloss and 1/3 flat black on underhood stuff on my 67 Camaro) but I am spray bombing it. I think I'll hit it with semi-gloss and if I don't like how it looks, respray with gloss.

I've got some buddies with paint booths. I wonder if I could bribe them to spray it for me.... With the hours of sanding, it'd be a shame for me to mess it up.

Maybe I'll revisit delmo's engine pics. He's inspired me to paint my block the body color (medium blue) and the rest in black. That looks so sweet on his builds.

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-03-2013, 06:49 PM

The air cleaner is definitely more gloss than the chassis and underhood black. It carries over into the muscle car restoration as well. Trevor

Steve Hafner · 09-03-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

I dunno... for 80 miles that engine sure looks aged. The air cleaner definitely outshines it.

. . . .

It supposedly sat in a shed with a dirt floor for FORTY years.

NC_John · 09-03-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamRyder1963

I normally use good gloss black spray paint. I don't know if this is technically factory correct but it definitely looks original.
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Originally Posted by Lee H

Semi gloss flat black. They say that John Deere blitz black is very, very close to the original finish.
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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

It supposedly sat in a shed with a dirt floor for FORTY years.

I suppose....

I found this on an olds forum where they were discussing the same thing...

http://www.rickscamaros.com/1968+che...oss-black.html

(product discontinued though- bummer). I know I'm way overanalyzing this but if I can't work on the truck (working out of town), at least I can research stuff...

added: found this on a corvette forum. I think I'll see if I can find it....

Buy a can of "Plasti-Kote..... T3 - Hot Rod Black". Its a lacquer / high heat resistant coating. I swear by this stuff, and it pass's NCRS judging as well. Heat the part to remove the moisture held within the metal....either an oven bake or small torch. Apply a light coat or dusting to all the hard to get to area's first. Let it dry, and then come up from there. Two coats should be more than enough.

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-03-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

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It supposedly sat in a shed with a dirt floor for FORTY years.

I actually talked to the original owners grandson about the truck after buying some nos parts from him. It was definitely legit. He actually remembered his grandpa picking him up at school in it and never seen the truck again until cleaning up his property after he passed away. Trevor
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NC_John · 09-03-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

I actually talked to the original owners grandson about the truck after buying some nos parts from him. It was definitely legit. He actually remembered his grandpa picking him up at school in it and never seen the truck again until cleaning up his property after he passed away. Trevor
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what a find that would be.

JOJABOY · 09-04-2013, 12:54 PM

I used a flat black. I don't know what exact paint. It was something my neighbor had in his gun at the time. Then I shot it with satin clearcoat.

I left my inside unpainted and just cleared it as well. End result matched up to my new GM valve covers.

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**TBONE1964** · 09-04-2013, 01:04 PM

I don't have a photo now but Dupli Color gloss black engine enamel works great and has just the right amount of gloss. It looks like chassis black.

cdowns · 09-04-2013, 01:07 PM

chrome makes it run better i think

tommys72 · 09-04-2013, 01:43 PM

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chrome makes it run better i think

Haha
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**jocko** · 09-04-2013, 01:49 PM

I've used Eastwood gloss chassis black, goes on well, appears to be correct gloss, and, most importantly, it's very durable.
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NC_John · 09-04-2013, 04:36 PM

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chrome makes it run better i think

My Harley is decked out with chrome... I want to keep the truck simpler with no chrome under the hood.

09-02-2013, 08:24 PM	#1
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	Correct paint finish for air cleaner? I Swiss cheesed my factory air cleaner today- I drilled a bunch of holes on the backside and underneath to get better airflow through a stock looking unit. Then I spent a few hours wet sanding it to get it ready for paint. What can I use to get a good factory-like finish? I've got some rustoleum semi-gloss that I could shoot it with but want to know if the is anything that might look better. I didn't see anything at Eastwoods I liked. The first thing you see when you pop the hood is the air cleaner and I want it to look original. Any thoughts/ideas? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

09-02-2013, 08:42 PM	#2
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? I normally use good gloss black spray paint. I don't know if this is technically factory correct but it definitely looks original. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

09-02-2013, 08:45 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? Semi gloss flat black. They say that John Deere blitz black is very, very close to the original finish. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

09-03-2013, 11:07 AM	#4
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? . . . . I think the "original" finish was a lot "glossier" then most people remember. Below, is a picture of that 70 C-10 with 80 miles that was for sale a couple of years ago. . . . the air cleaner and the exhaust tube DO have some gloss to them !!! . . . . Attached Images

09-03-2013, 06:49 PM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? The air cleaner is definitely more gloss than the chassis and underhood black. It carries over into the muscle car restoration as well. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-04-2013, 12:54 PM	#12
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? I used a flat black. I don't know what exact paint. It was something my neighbor had in his gun at the time. Then I shot it with satin clearcoat. I left my inside unpainted and just cleared it as well. End result matched up to my new GM valve covers.

09-04-2013, 01:04 PM	#13
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? I don't have a photo now but Dupli Color gloss black engine enamel works great and has just the right amount of gloss. It looks like chassis black.

09-04-2013, 01:07 PM	#14
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? chrome makes it run better i think __________________ 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

09-04-2013, 01:49 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Correct paint finish for air cleaner? I've used Eastwood gloss chassis black, goes on well, appears to be correct gloss, and, most importantly, it's very durable. Posted via Mobile Device



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