C2-underhood black out gloss

[Larry Boden]

Hello all,
I've been reading my judging manual which states blackout proceedure is done with a semi gloss finish. On all the cars I've looked at (ie, cars for sale) it seems the inner fenders are much more of a flat black than a semi gloss. Is this only because of the texture on the fiber glass is flatening the tone? I know that many suppliers sell "black out" paints but it's just as easy to use local suppliers. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Larry Boden

[Joe L.]

Re: C2-underhood black out gloss

Larry-----

With age and continual exposure to road grime, the sheen of the blackout, even when "clean", flattens out quite a bit. If you apply the semi-gloss and then drive the car for awhile, it will look just like the ones you see.

[Randy Swartout]

Re: C2-underhood black out gloss

How timely, I just sprayed my underhood this morning with flat black after rebonding repairs to the underhood support.

Any semi gloss black work good? or low gloss black I think they call it at the local Pep Boys?

I have been using the 500 deg engine paints for both underhood and a recent valve cover repaint.

Randy

[Bill Becker]

Re: C2-underhood black out gloss

Try John Deere Blitz Black

Good Luck,
Bill Becker