black paint

[tinman75]

I am looking for the correct black paint and sheen used in the firewall, underbody, eng. compartment etc... for 68 camaros.  Does GM still make it?
Thanks

[Jerry@CHP]

If you want to do this with a rattle can, the Rustoleum #7777 Satin black is right on the money.  If you're getting into paint guns and professional products, you'll have to use PPG or a related product with gloss or flatening agents.  The PPG DP-90 used to be good but it's too dull now.

Jerry

[wtexz10]

Get Jerry's book, he has a section in the back with the correct colors and paint reccomendations.  I used it as a guide 3 years ago when I had my engine pulled.  Spent 3 weeks on the engine compartment.  It looks great!  You just don't realize how many types of black are in their until you start. 

[tinman75]

thanks for the info, see what I can dig up

[tinman75]

Well, I took off the front end to get this project rolling and I noticed that the untouched black firewall behind the fenders was actually a glossy black insted of a satin like I am used to seeing,  is this the common sheen for the engine compartment, floors, etc?