Paint-sheen-color.....what did you have good luck with?

[Raven R code 281]

First....not doing concours or a trailer queen....but I'm looking to do it right. So....engine compartment....anyone use Eastwood 's 2K ceramic chassis black? If so, does it have the correct sheen to it? Also, considering doing the master cylinder and bendix power booster in Eastwood 2K ceramic semi black (I believe it to be close to original.

 

If Eastwood doesn't match original.....is there a 2K paint that does?

 

Also, what paint do people consider to be a close match for phosphate parts?

 

Thanks!

[barnett468 418]

eastwood spray gray is good for a reasonable phosphate look for a non concours car. i also use amk silver colored orig stye bolts and a lot of other silver colored bolts so it looks fashy when i open the hood.

[Raven R code 281]

eastwood spray gray is good for a reasonable phosphate look for a non concours car. i also use amk silver colored orig stye bolts and a lot of other silver colored bolts so it looks fashy when i open the hood.

Yeah...I had every nut and bolt on the engine, suspension and engine compartment plated......quite the wow factor! ;)

Just need to be as close as possible on the paint color and sheen for everything forward of the firewall.

 

Thanks

[Vicfreg 772]

I have used the Eastwood "Extreme" Chassis Black (Satin) and I really like the look.  I use the corresponding "Chassis Black" primer along with it.   It is the next step up from their basic Chassis black, which I also really like.  I used the original on my '68 restoration 7 or 8 years ago, and the paint looks new.  I have used the "2K" version, but honestly, I can't justify the price, based on my really good experience with the previous versions of their paint.  

 

Also a thumbs up here for "Spray Grey".   One of my favorite choices for the phosphate look on a variety of small parts and brackets.

 

The only problem I have with the Eastwood paints is I hate their spray nozzles, even the recent, upgraded ones.    They tend to clog and are hard to use.

 

VHT has a really excellent paint that you can get at Auto Zone that they call "Roll Bar" paint.  I really like that finish, and it has by far the best spray nozzle of any of the rattle cans I have used.    And....I have used a lot of rattle cans.

[Rsmach1 71]

+1 on VHT's satin roll bar and chassis paint. #SP671

[Raven R code 281]

Is there an epoxy paint that would work?

[Midlife 814]

DP90LF epoxy leaves a good egg-shell finish, but when exposed to UV light over time will turn chalky.  This is an excellent epoxy primer and very easy to spray.  It is fairly expensive, though.

[Rsmach1 71]

Is there an epoxy paint that would work?

The VHT roll bar/chassis paint is listed as an epoxy. http://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-roll-bar-chassis-paint

[Raven R code 281]

Side note.....back when I did this in 1988, krypton 1613 was the color and finish to have.....then it disappeared. I just noticed that NPD sells a rattle can that duplicates the 1613 formula but runs around $14/can. After calling krylon, I found out that they still make the original formula under their commercial line of products. I'm wondering if I should still go that route?

[Raven R code 281]

.......thinking if NPD went that far to reproduce and advertise a replacement for Krylon 1613, that it must be as close to original as possible.

[Midlife 814]

The krylon 1613 is available as an "industrial" paint and the last time I heard, it was available at Graingers.

[Raven R code 281]

The krylon 1613 is available as an "industrial" paint and the last time I heard, it was available at Graingers.

Picked up a case from a place called Fastenal. $33/case of 6

[RPM 1,190]

Picked up a case from a place called Fastenal. 

 

Is that some sort of new place in your town?  :)

[Midlife 814]

Fastenal is a nation-wide company:  https://www.fastenal.com/

[mauleta 10]

Picked up a case from a place called Fastenal. $33/case of 6

Do you have a Fastenal part # for it?

[RPM 1,190]

Fastenal is a nation-wide company:  https://www.fastenal.com/

 

Ya, my attempt at humor. The high temps, 108 at least musta got to me as I was quite the smart arse yesterday..110 forecast today.

[Raven R code 281]

Ok....part number for krypton 1613 in the new industrial packaging is 0682457 (thru Fastenal)

[mauleta 10]

Thanks.  I have a Fastenal about  1 1/2 miles from me.

[Raven R code 281]

I see that autocorrect got me! Krylon........not Krypton. For those interested, krypton is green and I don't have a part number for that....yet.

[mustangstofear 608]

We use PPG Epoxy primer then top coat with Keystones Hot Rod black satin finish. 

[Raven R code 281]

We use PPG Epoxy primer then top coat with Keystones Hot Rod black satin finish.

 

Is that accepted as an original finish? Already have epoxy primer on.

[mustangstofear 608]

That depends if your going for concourse judging. For that I've always used PPG lacquer. 

[Kevin427 18]

You should check out KBS Black top in satin. Did my engine compartment with it and I can honestly say it looks great. Probably the best spray paint I have ever used. It's about $23 a can and worth every penny

[Raven R code 281]

Ju

You should check out KBS Black top in satin. Did my engine compartment with it and I can honestly say it looks great. Probably the best spray paint I have ever used. It's about $23 a can and worth every penny

Just requested a paint chip of their satin black. Thanks!

[shaun071 62]

That's handy to know. I've used the KBS chassis coating for the floor in my coupe and am very happy with it.