'65 Blackout Hood Prep

[Clark D.]

I've searched all through the archives for the process on prepping the underside of the hood to repaint. I've found a ton of information on how it was masked but nothing on the prep part. Can someone give me a run down on the proper process to prep the underside of the hood or point me in the right direction?

Thanks

[Mike E.]

Re: '65 Blackout Hood Prep

Have you read John Hinckley's Midyear Assembly Process Document. It describes the C2 Paint line and process in great detail.



Mike

[Clark D.]

Re: '65 Blackout Hood Prep

No, I haven't. That's a great document! Thank you.

[Wayne W.]

Re: '65 Blackout Hood Prep

Thats probably because there wasn't much prep on the underside.

[Mike E.]

Re: '65 Blackout Hood Prep

Thats probably because there wasn't much prep on the underside.

Exactly!

These old images from John's Powerpoints show just how primitive the St. Louis body & paint line was during the 60's compared to todays standards...Real men didn't use respirators!! I'm almost surprised they don't have a cigarette in their mouth.

















































Mike

[Gary S.]

Re: '65 Blackout Hood Prep

I think the poster is asking how to prepare the fiberglass surface of the underside of the hood on a car that has been in use a lot of years. I have found that there is considerable contamination in that area....brake fluid, anti-freeze, oil and road grime. I don't claim to be a paint expert but I have found cleaning the surface is a challenge. Strip the paint and with solvents of various types give your best effort to remove the contaminants. I like to prime with a few coats of self etching paint before the "top" coat is applied. Hope this helps.