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1929 Leatherback · 07-25-2021, 08:11 AM

Hello everyone, new guy here. I have a 29 leather back that has been in the family since new. It has been in dry storage for the past 70 years and is it great shape. But now it has pasted to me and it is time for me to get it going again, so I am about to embark on getting it back into showroom shape. I am starting small. Right now I am rebuilding the shocks, and arms. I am finding it hard to located the correct black color for these parts. Gloss black, semi gloss or matte. I am hoping that someone here can help me out.

Thanks in advance.

31Tudor · 07-25-2021, 08:15 AM

Gloss black, both pieces.

1929 Leatherback · 07-25-2021, 10:17 AM

Thank you!

Gary Karr · 07-25-2021, 12:34 PM

Actually, shocks and arms were originally sprayed in a semi-gloss black lacquer.

wrndln · 07-25-2021, 02:17 PM

I agree with Gary - semi-gloss.
Rusty Nelson

1929 Leatherback · 07-25-2021, 07:16 PM

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Ahh... I can do semi-gloss black lacquer Thanks

nkaminar · 07-26-2021, 05:58 AM

I would go with an enamel rather than lacquer. It is more durable. No one will know the difference.

jb-ob · 07-26-2021, 08:24 AM

ERRR?? Who said enamel was more durable than lacquer ??

On a chassis / engine areas lacquer is better suited as it isn't affected by gasoline, hot antifreeze or leaking engine oil.

Use a quality epoxy primer as a base & you are almost bullet proof.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-26-2021, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb-ob

ERRR?? Who said enamel was more durable than lacquer ??

On a chassis / engine areas lacquer is better suited as it isn't affected by gasoline, hot antifreeze or leaking engine oil.

Use a quality epoxy primer as a base & you are almost bullet proof.

Cured Lacquer does have a harder shell finish than non-catalyzed synthetic Enamel.

nkaminar · 07-26-2021, 04:43 PM

I see lacquer paint cracking after a few years. An epoxy or catalyzed synthetic Enamel or catalyzed urethane would be my choice, or powder coat.

The hand rubbed lacquer paint jobs that were done in the past resulted in beautiful cars.

chrs1961815 · 07-26-2021, 08:46 PM

I would not try to reinvent the wheel here and stick with what is used these days: urethane.

jb-ob · 07-27-2021, 06:07 AM

Yes "lacquer paint will crack after a few years" if you pile on excessive coats without adequate dry time in between.

No different than urethane, you need to know what you are doing.

07-25-2021, 08:11 AM	#1
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 37	Correct frame paint color Hello everyone, new guy here. I have a 29 leather back that has been in the family since new. It has been in dry storage for the past 70 years and is it great shape. But now it has pasted to me and it is time for me to get it going again, so I am about to embark on getting it back into showroom shape. I am starting small. Right now I am rebuilding the shocks, and arms. I am finding it hard to located the correct black color for these parts. Gloss black, semi gloss or matte. I am hoping that someone here can help me out. Thanks in advance.

07-25-2021, 08:15 AM	#2
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Correct frame paint color Gloss black, both pieces.

07-25-2021, 10:17 AM	#3
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 37	Re: Correct frame paint color Thank you!

07-25-2021, 12:34 PM	#4
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,517	Re: Correct frame paint color Actually, shocks and arms were originally sprayed in a semi-gloss black lacquer.

07-25-2021, 02:17 PM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: Correct frame paint color I agree with Gary - semi-gloss. Rusty Nelson

07-25-2021, 07:16 PM	#6
1929 Leatherback Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 37	Re: Correct frame paint color Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ahh... I can do semi-gloss black lacquer Thanks

07-26-2021, 05:58 AM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,852	Re: Correct frame paint color I would go with an enamel rather than lacquer. It is more durable. No one will know the difference. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-26-2021, 08:24 AM	#8
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 787	Re: Correct frame paint color ERRR?? Who said enamel was more durable than lacquer ?? On a chassis / engine areas lacquer is better suited as it isn't affected by gasoline, hot antifreeze or leaking engine oil. Use a quality epoxy primer as a base & you are almost bullet proof.

07-26-2021, 04:43 PM	#10
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,852	Re: Correct frame paint color I see lacquer paint cracking after a few years. An epoxy or catalyzed synthetic Enamel or catalyzed urethane would be my choice, or powder coat. The hand rubbed lacquer paint jobs that were done in the past resulted in beautiful cars. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-26-2021, 08:46 PM	#11
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Correct frame paint color I would not try to reinvent the wheel here and stick with what is used these days: urethane. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

07-27-2021, 06:07 AM	#12
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 787	Re: Correct frame paint color Yes "lacquer paint will crack after a few years" if you pile on excessive coats without adequate dry time in between. No different than urethane, you need to know what you are doing.