Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

Where can I get the correct color gray phosphate paint for 69 Chevy hood hinges and latches. I just bought and tried Eastwood's version but it is way too dark, almost black. Thanks in advance.

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

I kind of made up my own combination by painting the hood hinges and latch a semi gloss black, then spraying with castblast. I kept adding black until I got the right shade/color. Castblast seemed a little too gray by itself and the semi gloss black gave it the right color to me. I disassembled the hinges, sandblasted the parts. I then extended the springs by attaching 50 lbs weights from one end and suspending then from a hoist. This paint still looks good after 2-3 years.

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

If interested I can plate them with real Phosphate like original. No paint looks correct...BKH

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

I also tried several types of paint, nothing really simulated the real phosphate with it's 'velvety' texture.
M

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

Whenever I have a customer who is counting pennies, I spray the hinges flat black, followed by a thin coat of cast blast and followed up with a dry spray of cast. I hold the can back about two feet and 'dust' the hinges with a bunch of small bursts giving it a dry spray coat and a velvety texture. Compared to a set of phosphated hinges, they are almost indistinquishable. They just don't darken with age. I have been doing this for as long as cast blast has been available with great results.

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

Thanks for the tips guys. Where do I get "cast blast".

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

Rick;
Doesn't the dry coat of Cast Blast (available at Pep Boys) brush off pretty quickly? I tried that on something else one time, and after some limited handling, the 'texture' was gone.
M

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

Marlin, I have never had a problem with that. It's a fine line when it comes to timing and with a little practice it works great. I usually spray the dry coat on JUST as the original coat is flashing over therby giving the dry spray a 'base' to hold it but not enough for the dry spray to melt into the wet coat. I have never cleared them before but a flat clear would also cure that concern.

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

Try Mike Gray for you phosphating needs at 614 575 1806

Re: Correct Gray Phosphate Coloe
 

Another great source on the west coast is Steve Gregori at
http://www.brakeboosters.com

He always does a great job, quick turnaround and is reasonably priced. :)

[Edited by SS427 (02-13-2002 at 01:39 PM).]