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Topic: what type of paint--rear spoiler
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1237
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-14-2002 10:49 PM
   
I need some suggestions on what paint to use. I have a '73 Mach 1 that a previous owner clear coated everything on, including chrome, windows and spoiler. I managed to clean up the stainless, chrome and windows however the rear spoiler is still glossy looking, and quite frankly looks like c**p. So does anyone know if there is a paint I can use in a rattle can that will get it back close to the right tint of black that it should be? I think I remember reading in "mustang Monthly" about a Krylon black, but thought the satin might still be too glossy!! Any thoughts or suggestions??------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 225
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-14-2002 10:54 PM
Well, mine is glossy and I like it that way, don't have to worry about getting wax on that semi-gloss paint. I also have my hood stripe and lower body stripe gloss as well. Duplicolor makes a paint that I like. It is an engine paint and is called low gloss black. I have used it all over under the hood and it looks really good. Better than satin I think. I usually get it at Wally world, or O'Reilly's. The part number is DE1634.------------------
72 Mach 1 351C
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5456
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-15-2002 07:21 AM
The Krylon semi-flat/semi-gloss....same! is available at Wal-mart, hdwe stores, etc. It is very good for engine bays, parts, etc. Years ago, I detailed a Toyota that I lucked into-it had semi flat window moldings. Used Krylon and it came out "factory" Kept seeing the car for over 3 yrs. and it held up to the Fl. sun. The number for that paint is 1613. I would wet sand it completely with 320 wet or dry paper. Before sanding wash it with a good detergent to get any way off. Prior to that I like to wipe a small area like that with plain ol' rubbing alcohol, then wash, then sand and then paint. NO fish eyes then!For small areas that alky works good, is cheap, and leaves no residue. That particular Krylon is getting the nod from even noted restorers like Bob Perkins. I wouldn't use it on large areas like hood stripes, etc, because it can leave a fan pattern.One of the reasons I like to use it in engine compt. it can easily be touched up without showing. And it does nold up.
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