Gloss or Satin paint? (1 Viewer)

[lmajor32]

Are the black and pewter parts inside a 70 FJ40 gloss or satin? I'm talking gas tank, brackets under dash, steering column cover etc. Pewter are obviously dash pieces, seat frames etc. Thanks.

 

[B y r o n]

I've gone with semi-gloss black for my black parts. This is what I've been using on the grey parts.

 

[lmajor32]

Are the black and pewter parts inside a 70 FJ40 gloss or satin? I'm talking gas tank, brackets under dash, steering column cover etc. Pewter are obviously dash pieces, seat frames etc. Thanks.

Thanks Byron. My painter is doing these parts so need to tell him what paint to get…would be much easier if it was rattle can!

 

[Curt]

semi-gloss. You can later buff if you want it shiny.

 

[macdaddy59]

I used semigloss or satin on pewter parts.

 

[B y r o n]

Thanks Byron. My painter is doing these parts so need to tell him what paint to get…would be much easier if it was rattle can!

My preferred paint is Rustoleum.

 

[merbesfield]

My preferred paint is Rustoleum.

How well has the Rustoleum held up over time?

 

[sogncab]

The silver bits inside, I'm planning on having those cerakoted. It won't be a factory sheen, but I really like the finish on that option.

That column cover is just plastic on my 76, and still available new. I don't believe there is any paint on that.

 

[B y r o n]

How well has the Rustoleum held up over time?

It has held up fine. Like most paints, preparation is key to the final product.

With areas like the frame that can't be thoroughly cleaned I hit them with Rust Reformer before applying the top coat.

 

[merbesfield]

It has held up fine. Like most paints, preparation is key to the final product.

With areas like the frame that can't be thoroughly cleaned I hit them with Rust Reformer before applying the top coat.

Good to know. I have spent a ton of time preparing, media blasting anything possible. I also used rust reformer on many of the parts if there was any hint of rust remaining. Thx for replying.