I see Grant listens to what i say sometimes :)
I like the "all black" (black primer, filler, etc) approach to painting
the under stuff...when rocks chip the black topcoat, it will look funny
to see red primer underneath, especially since the factory didn't use
any primer. My theory is that it's harder to see a chip in a thin, dull
coat of paint, than a chip in a thick, glossy, multi-layered coat of
paint. Kind of like the folks who put an ugly black "bra" on their
cars, thinking it somehow looks better than a few rock chips that you
can't even see.
A high gloss finish on those parts will look nice at shows, if you're
NOT trying to win points for "exact restoration". Since I drive my ole
trucks, I don't get too serious when painting the frame/inner
fenders...sanding or sandblasting followed by a couple coats of black
semi-gloss spray can is good enough, or I'll spray on the original GM
type of frame paint, which has the correct appearing finish for a 100pt
resto (assuming you can somehow make it look dipped). Black rustoleum
from a quart can, sprayed on, works also, it doesn't have a whole lot of
gloss.
Other opinions may vary....
Jim F
59s in AZ
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