Inner fender color and paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pwdcougar · 04-11-2016, 08:09 AM

Not sure if this should be in the paint section or not. First up after getting the body of my Sub home is the inner fenders. Body work, sand blasting then epoxy primer. Figured I should shoot the black on it within the recoat window for the primer.

What black should they be? Satin or semi gloss? Any suggestions on type or brand of paint?

Thanks

Paul

projectking · 04-11-2016, 09:46 AM

I like satin. SPI's epoxy is what I use and holds up nicely with the fluids under the hood.

Davidf · 04-11-2016, 10:04 AM

Satin and semi-gloss is pretty much the same thing.

custom10nut · 04-11-2016, 10:05 AM

I used the VHT epoxy paint for struts and shocks. It's supposed to be gloss, but ends up with a nice Satin finish. One plus of it is that it's medium temp and pretty durable

pwdcougar · 04-11-2016, 07:29 PM

Thanks guys. What I'm looking for is the "correct" finish color and texture. I've restored a couple Mercury Cougars and there is a paint that matches the correct color on the engine compartment.

The inner fenders and radiator support are the same color and I'd like to match factory as best as possible.

Paul

04-11-2016, 08:09 AM	#1
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Inner fender color and paint Not sure if this should be in the paint section or not. First up after getting the body of my Sub home is the inner fenders. Body work, sand blasting then epoxy primer. Figured I should shoot the black on it within the recoat window for the primer. What black should they be? Satin or semi gloss? Any suggestions on type or brand of paint? Thanks Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)

04-11-2016, 09:46 AM	#2
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Inner fender color and paint I like satin. SPI's epoxy is what I use and holds up nicely with the fluids under the hood. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

04-11-2016, 10:04 AM	#3
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Inner fender color and paint Satin and semi-gloss is pretty much the same thing.

04-11-2016, 10:05 AM	#4
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Inner fender color and paint I used the VHT epoxy paint for struts and shocks. It's supposed to be gloss, but ends up with a nice Satin finish. One plus of it is that it's medium temp and pretty durable

04-11-2016, 07:29 PM	#5
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Re: Inner fender color and paint Thanks guys. What I'm looking for is the "correct" finish color and texture. I've restored a couple Mercury Cougars and there is a paint that matches the correct color on the engine compartment. The inner fenders and radiator support are the same color and I'd like to match factory as best as possible. Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997)



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