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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: 69-er on September 22, 2010, 11:05:17 PM

Title: Bed Liner Instead Of Spatter Paint
Post by: 69-er on September 22, 2010, 11:05:17 PM

So, far, I am not impressed with the durability of the trunk spatter paint that I have tried.  Even with the recommended clear coat, it scratches easily.

I thought about using a bed liner coating.  I figured I could use a black base and then before it dried, use an aqua color and spatter it over that.  If they make it in a satin finish, that would be even better!

What does everyone think?

Title: Re: Bed Liner Instead Of Spatter Paint
Post by: lakeholme on September 23, 2010, 12:50:31 PM

What is your plan for the car? Show or drive? Or both?

Title: Re: Bed Liner Instead Of Spatter Paint
Post by: 69-er on September 23, 2010, 05:42:26 PM

The car is driver, so originality is not entirely important, other than the desire to make it "appear" original.  It will shown, but seriously doubt it will ever be in a points show.

Title: Re: Bed Liner Instead Of Spatter Paint
Post by: lakeholme on September 25, 2010, 01:14:23 AM

I've seen bed liner used on all kinds of parts -on hot rods not Camaros. But it did not appear original.
I'd like to see a picture if you try your "paint over" idea.

Title: Re: Bed Liner Instead Of Spatter Paint
Post by: KurtS on September 25, 2010, 03:19:23 AM

What little I know:
The repro stuff is water based (hence the clear). The original stuff wasn't. There's a couple of people that supply good original-style paint.
Larry Christensen did, not sure who else.