1962 Corvette Blackout procedures, areas and paint questions

[Dino L.]

Does anyone have a paint code for the semigloss black paint used under the hood and engine compartment? Possibly a PPG/Ditzler code?

When the car is painted Tuxedo Black, does the front bumper openings and side fender grill trim ledge get painted blackout color or do they remain Tuxedo black.

I have the following areas listed for blackout:
underside of hood (JG depicts break lines/masks well)
engine cowl and inner wheel wells
behind front grill opening
behind front bumpers openings below headlights
Inside ledge of side fender chrome trim area, small strip both sides
inner wheel wells
I presume the trunk gets painted completely Tuxedo black, bottom, sides, and interior trunk lid....(black interior)
Missing anything?

Anyone who has a black bowtie car or researched this, I would greatly appreciate your comments.....thank you

[Edward L.]

Re: 1962 Corvette Blackout procedures, areas and paint questions

Dino:

I'm sure I will forget some items, but here it goes:

Use Krylon #1613 Semi-Flat Black

The entire engine compartment received black-out. Items that were in place prior to the procedure are as follows:

Wiper plate
Hood latches-male and female
Hood release cable and brass stops. There may be some disagreement on this-trust me they were there.
All wiring clips
Area behind grill

Inside cockpit:
Area above firewall insulation. Insulation will also have a trace of paint.
Hood release cable near firewall will also have some traces of blackout

Ed