Detail Paints

[Alan X77 Hugger]

I used the Jerry MacNeish book as a first point of reference for most all the colors and % of gloss references when doing my 69Z and it turned out very good. I also recommend the Krylon 1613 for most of the internal engine bay large parts (Inner Fender Wells, Core Support etc...) The only problem I experienced with the Krylon, is that it chips very easily and is not super durable. As far as the natural finish depending on the part, I have also heard of Boeshield working well. I used Seymour Castblast on certain parts like the Steering Box and some linkage parts.

[Mr. T]

Happy Birthday Alan!

[Belair62]

Alan...your cake is on fire !

[RichSchmidt]

I was wondering if anybody has any good methods for repoducing the red/brown underbody primer used on GM cars in the early 70's.I want something that will hold up to abuse of normal useage,and even racing,but look original.I was thinking of mixing some POR15 topcoats until I matched what is on my car now{it has most of the original primer but is loosing it fast}.The car is about 50% complete,so going back in for a sandblast isnt an option.I know most guys around here dont think about building stuff to "abuse" it,but I am restoring a race car and want the finished product to look like an early 70's era pro stocker built off of a new production car.I then plan on running the stink out of it every weekend in the 10.90 and electronics bracket classes,so durabilty is key.Thanks in advance.

[CamarosRus]

I believe MOST 1970(+) Norwood,OH Camaro restorer's use PPG DP-50 Primer to recreate the underbody look. I my would ask if a Flattened Clear could then be applied over the DP as a top coat to seal and make the primer more durable over time...........
Chuck S

[Yellow 69 z28]

I've used Jerry's book (Its so tatered now I think I will need to grap an other copy soon) and photo's of low mileage GM vehicles (of the same vintage of car being restored) collected over the years. But, if you want a quick reference on the WEB - check this site out.

GM Body Detailing Site (OLDSmobility)

Somebody should do something like this for our Chevy muscle.

Good Starting point.

[Nova Research Project]

RichSchmidt;

OEM Paints supposedly researched the underbody red used at Norwood. Down to the layers and colors. They say it is accurate. You can get it at their website and through most Camaro catalogs.

The OEM Paints red oxide is way too bright for Willow Run Novas. The Willow Run red is more like a dark chocolate brown with a redish tint.

Greg