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07-25-2021, 08:11 AM | #1 |
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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.
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07-25-2021, 08:15 AM | #2 |
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Re: Correct frame paint color
Gloss black, both pieces.
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07-25-2021, 10:17 AM | #3 |
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Re: Correct frame paint color
Thank you!
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07-25-2021, 12:34 PM | #4 |
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Re: Correct frame paint color
Actually, shocks and arms were originally sprayed in a semi-gloss black lacquer.
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07-25-2021, 02:17 PM | #5 |
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Re: Correct frame paint color
I agree with Gary - semi-gloss.
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07-25-2021, 07:16 PM | #6 |
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07-26-2021, 05:58 AM | #7 |
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Re: Correct frame paint color
I would go with an enamel rather than lacquer. It is more durable. No one will know the difference.
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07-26-2021, 08:24 AM | #8 |
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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, 04:19 PM | #9 |
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Re: Correct frame paint color
Cured Lacquer does have a harder shell finish than non-catalyzed synthetic Enamel.
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07-26-2021, 04:43 PM | #10 |
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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.
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07-26-2021, 08:46 PM | #11 |
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I would not try to reinvent the wheel here and stick with what is used these days: urethane.
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07-27-2021, 06:07 AM | #12 |
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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. |
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