I just noticed this thread about dull black painting of items.
Another area is the X support section just behind the grille so it won't be
noticed when viewed from the front of the car.
Also, cars with black interiors will have a dull black swipe of the paint
brush inside the car wherever trim panels meet door seals, etc. in case
there remains a slight gap between the components. This is so the
contrasting body colours, such as white, red, etc, won't show through.
This holds true for pretty much all the cars that had contrasting body
colours vs. interior colours.
i.e. I'm currently assembling an Old English White Mk2 BN7 with red
interior. Red paint has been brushed along the front and rear inboard edges
where the door seals will press on. If the trim panels and seals don't match
up against each other perfectly red will show through and the gap won't be
obvious.
I know I've gotten away from the dull black thread here for a moment , but
it came to mind and I thought it might be useful info.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>; "davidwjones" <davidwjones@cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: Powdercoat Wire Wheels?
> I can think of one other exception to the 'gloss black' rule - Looking at
> the rear of a Healey, the flat vertical rivetted 'lip' where the boot
floor
> joins the shroud, is painted flat black.
>
> > The only exception I can think of at the moment for black parts finish
is
> the
> > exhaust. That had a dull black, or "semi gloss" finish.
> > Even if you are not building for concours, getting a copy of the Judging
> > standards guide from the AHCA would be a lot of help to you in these
> matters.
>
> > David W. Jones
> > '62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
> > Cumberland, RI USA
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