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What paint is best for painting louvers on hood of irocz??

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Old Jan 16, 2001 | 12:01 PM
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What paint is best for painting louvers on hood of irocz??

I am looking for a glossy black color that will stick How about the black headlight buckets??

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Old Jan 20, 2001 | 08:54 PM
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Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
If they were previously repainted with enamel you can't put laquer over them(it will lift). I had good luck with R-M Limco Supreme gloss black. It's a synthetic enamel base/clear system and won't "fade" to grey like most black enamel and shines great without buffing (laquer is dull and the area is next to impossible to get at to sand/polish) Make sure to use flex additive in the base and the clear (4 parts base or clear to 1 part flex agent) The clear also has a seperate hardener. I used it to paint my h/l buckets and to stripe my car and six years later it still looks black and shiny. Hope it's any help...
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Old Jan 20, 2001 | 09:44 PM
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Car: 2001 Camaro Z28/1995 Camaro Z28
Engine: just a little 5.7(LS1-320/340 RW)
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 and 2.73
I found a VERY NICE Ultra Flat Black at my local hardware store i used for my black inserts for my Z Hood...
just my 2 cents.
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Old Jan 21, 2001 | 12:35 PM
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Spray paint would probably be your best bet. Unless you have painted before.

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