The Ford Barn

Llesnats · 11-24-2022, 12:33 AM

I am doing a lot of under car touch up on a previously restored (50 yrs ago) 28 Pheaton and am trying to not make work for myself. I am not painting everything just areas that need it, frame axles spindles radius rods etc. I think it’s supposed to be gloss black but because it’s old semi gloss matches better. It’s not a show car. Am I making a mistake using semi gloss?

jb-ob · 11-24-2022, 09:05 AM

Not at all, it is 'correct'.

nkaminar · 11-24-2022, 01:57 PM

50 years ago people would just brush on black enamel paint on the frame and running gear.

Jim Mason · 11-24-2022, 03:04 PM

Frame and springs were satin. Most everything else is semi gloss. Press steel and spring hangers were gloss. Grease fittings plain or white cad.

ronn · 11-25-2022, 08:07 AM

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I use satin as it appears to look more natural.

the choice is yours.

11-24-2022, 12:33 AM	#1
Llesnats Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 3	Under Car Paint Finish I am doing a lot of under car touch up on a previously restored (50 yrs ago) 28 Pheaton and am trying to not make work for myself. I am not painting everything just areas that need it, frame axles spindles radius rods etc. I think it’s supposed to be gloss black but because it’s old semi gloss matches better. It’s not a show car. Am I making a mistake using semi gloss?

11-24-2022, 09:05 AM	#2
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: Under Car Paint Finish Not at all, it is 'correct'.

11-24-2022, 01:57 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,901	Re: Under Car Paint Finish 50 years ago people would just brush on black enamel paint on the frame and running gear. __________________ 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.

11-25-2022, 08:07 AM	#5
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,794	Re: Under Car Paint Finish Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use satin as it appears to look more natural. the choice is yours.