Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Anyone ever try this?...... My body guy asked about painting the hood black(original color).....then scuffing and just using a flattening agent over that. I think the tone would not be very consistent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Should have read back a few entries.....looks like Kevin tried it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jholmes217 65 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 I know it doesn't look like true black....but it is flat. Not to hijack this thread, but if the green is supposed to be Black Jade, that looks too light of a green color to me. Maybe it's just the light though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Not to hijack this thread, but if the green is supposed to be Black Jade, that looks too light of a green color to me. Maybe it's just the light though. the green in post 20? Jade black is my avatar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 The hood/cowl black out is Mercedes flat black, Sherwin Williams Ultra 1, U-12739. It is suppose to be better, won't water spot, you can get wax on it and wipe it off, it won't leave a white film on the black. I will let everyone know how it really works. This is not the original but very very close and as they say can be waxed.Ditzler or ppg is #9295 but nowdays tends to e a little glossy .If you find the right color black, you can get a flattening agent (talc and clear coat) that is mixed in in various quantities to get the amount of flat you want. If you go too far and get a white flash, you can spray with a little more clear and it will go away. __________________These all have their merits I personally m going with the Mercedes flat since mine is a restomod and has a boss scoop instead of shaker or short boss mach 1 scoop since it feeds my new just dynoed 540 horse ,510ftlb 408 Windsor. I'm very interested in this paint, please post on it. A couple years ago, while attending the mid-American mustang meet in Tulsa, their was a red 69 Mach there that had a beautiful black out hood job. The black out paint had a mild texture and was a rich black. It was gorgeous! I tried to locate the owner but he never showed while I was there. I'm thinking that was painted with the Mercedes black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jholmes217 65 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 the green in post 20? Jade black is my avatar Yes, post 20. You see what I mean though? Doesn't it look too light? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 Yes, post 20. You see what I mean though? Doesn't it look too light? Yes, waaaaaaaayyy too light. See my car to the left- its Black Jade and looks more black than green in this picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 I'm thinking that Mercedes Black is the way to go. Anyone go this route? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 I just got my Mach back from paint, weather and time permitting this weekend, will try to get some pictures of it outside with the sun hitting it. I am very happy with it and several other folks with Machs said they got it right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 I just got my Mach back from paint, weather and time permitting this weekend, will try to get some pictures of it outside with the sun hitting it. I am very happy with it and several other folks with Machs said they got it right Casey, Mach or Boss? Car in photos is a Boss 429, or so says the fender decals. If you had a Mach painted hood done, did you use the Mercedes black? Thx, John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Not my thumbnails. Some pics are posted along with paint recipe for hood are under Progress... "69 Bkack Jade Rebirth" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 I've posted this before and no one posted anything lol but anyways my brother has used the Mercedes black on his Mopar and it looks really really good and clean's up well. I'll be using it on my Mach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Well I'll comment Mike. I like it, I really like it! Years ago I heard the Mercedes black tip. I checked it out in person and decided that's what I'd use on my hood. My hood is still not painted :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 I've posted this before and no one posted anything lol but anyways my brother has used the Mercedes black on his Mopar and it looks really really good and clean's up well. I'll be using it on my Mach. Mike, you got pics of your brothers Mopar? I would love to see them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Anybody have a contact or know who Mike is at Mustangs By Mike? He has some cars at the following website, but no contact link. I want to ask him about that Mercedes Black. http://photos.mustangsbymike.com/albums.php John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Wish we could get some decent pictures of people's blackout hood options. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Mike, you got pics of your brothers Mopar? I would love to see them? I'll try and down load one off my camera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Hers some more pics of the hood. The black Jade is very deceiving in the low light. 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted February 10, 2017 A little bit of an update. Local paint supplier took my Krylon 1613 paint and said it was closely matched by SEMS hot rod black. So....now it seems hot rod black might be the way to go for the engine compartment. But now what do I do for the black out hood option. Does anyone know if Mercedes flat black(sherwin Williams paint) is different enough from Hot rod black? My thought is that the engine compartment and shaker hood scoop(and trim ring )paint is the same. Am I on the right track? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 I have a matt black bonnet and the prvious owner has left a white circular mark on the bonnet. Looks like from the bottom of a bottle of polish. I have not had any luck cleaning it. Any suggestions? Apart from the obvious........to repaint it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Did you try a degreaser?i would try a small spot first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Did you try a degreaser?i would try a small spot first. Thanks, I'll try that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted February 14, 2017 Maybe try prep wash (wax and grease remover) 1 bigmal reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted February 20, 2017 Years ago when my 1969 Mach 1 was painted I let the painter talk me into using a gloss black on the top of hood and hood scoop. The graphics layout is correct but it is gloss black. What is correct, Satin Black, Semi Gloss Black, Flat Black? Does anybody out there know the correct black for the hood and hood scoop? It is not black, it is very dark blue and is no longer made . There are a lacquer and a urethane replica that are available from TCP global. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted February 20, 2017 It is not black, it is very dark blue and is no longer made . There are a lacquer and a urethane replica that are available from TCP global. I was present when my hood was re-painted, with the original paint, many years ago. It went on wet looking like a purplish blue color. I expressed some concern to the painter and he just laughed saying, "wait and see". Sure enough, looked awesome when he was done. Barnett, that paint is still on my hood and it looks as black as any black I've ever seen. Color perception is an interesting thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
