01-27-2011, 07:32 AM
Q.) I'm restoring my '71 Mach 1, a 429 CJ-R car. I know you get questions about the black hood every week, but how about the black trim on the lower sides? The car's code is 63R Mach 1, color code M (white), and trim code 5A. Are the sides the same color and sheen as the non-textured, low-gloss hood?
A.) Bob Perkins The hood and lower trim blackout are both non-textured, low-gloss black. The low-gloss black can be mixed or bought in a factory pack. Most body shops like to choose a compatible paint consistent with what was used for body color topcoat. If gloss black is going to be flattened, have a test panel painted for correct flatness before testing on your car.
A.) Bob Perkins The hood and lower trim blackout are both non-textured, low-gloss black. The low-gloss black can be mixed or bought in a factory pack. Most body shops like to choose a compatible paint consistent with what was used for body color topcoat. If gloss black is going to be flattened, have a test panel painted for correct flatness before testing on your car.