'69 Nova Firewall Paint

**SeattleCarGuy** · #1 02-06-2014, 03:59 PM

Hi guys,
I had my subframe, radiator support and inner fenders (front wheel wells) powdercoated in a 60% gloss black powdercoat. I usually paint my firewall, outer heater box and underside of the car in a semi-flat black, which is a bit duller than the 60% gloss. Anyway, I called the company that supplies the powdercoat to the shop I used and asked for a paint that matches the 60% black of their powdercoat. I got it and sprayed the firewall, but it really looks too glossy compared to what I am used to seeing when I use the semi-flat. Also, I got a bit more orange peel in the paint than I would have liked so I will probably sand it down and respray anyway.

What do you guys typically use for the correct paint on the firewall and underbody for a '69 Nova, Camaro, Chevelle?

Thanks,

Paul

**WILMASBOYL78** · #2 02-06-2014, 05:30 PM

I have used the SEM black in the aerosol and out of the can...I know there are other choices.

**the heater box cover has more of a semi-gloss finish than the firewall.

wilma

**Salvatore** · #3 02-06-2014, 05:34 PM

what he said!

**SeattleCarGuy** · #4 02-06-2014, 06:02 PM

Well, I have a bunch of Eastwood Underhood Black and I may just spray can the firewall and underside using that. It is a fairly close to match to the powdercoat as well. Thanks

**Salvatore** · #5 02-06-2014, 07:38 PM

that will work.

**olredalert** · #6 02-06-2014, 08:58 PM

----Try NAPA "Chassis Black". Its the right sheen for me on the firewall, and the rattle cans really work well. They have "Underhood Black" too but I think someone at NAPA got thier wording backwards as the underhood is way too flat and looks much better on the chassis. I cant stress how nice this paint is for rattle can. It lays down on a clean surface really nicely!!!....Bill S

Schonyenko2 · #7 02-06-2014, 09:04 PM

You can buy Sikens rally black in spray cans. It's expensice, but looks good, and has a great spray nozzle. Shoots a nice fan pattern.
Heater box should be higher gloss.

**Billohio** · #8 02-07-2014, 12:02 PM

I have used the sikkens rally black in quarts and excellent product. Little pricey but gloss looked good

**Salvatore** · #9 02-07-2014, 12:17 PM

Seymour is very good also!

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