Eric,
I went through this same problem when painting my TR6. What I found,
thanks to a tip on this list was a semi-gloss black paint at my local NAPA
dealer: Dupli-Color DA1603.
It's a perfect match and you can use not only on the rear valance, but on
the front valance (grille area), rocker panels and the windshield frame!
On the rocker panels, after painting them semi-gloss black, I applied a few
coats of clear undercoating - actually it was called something like splash
guard. Your local paint/body supplier should have it in stock.
I also applied the same stuff in my wheel wells where I left them the same
color as the body.
Dave Stauffacher
Ramona, Ca
1970 TR6 PI
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 14:35:30 -0700
From: "Eric Conrad" <econrad@teal.csn.net>
Subject: Painting TR6 rear valance
I am wanting to choose a "correct" gloss-factor for the black paint I need
to use on the rear valance of my TR6. I'm still painting it the body color
for now, so timing for this question will become more imperative as each
day
passes. I've checked the VTR site for information on type of paint to
choose, but am finding a bit of a problem in finding "semi-flat" black
paint. At this point, the paint supplier I've been using is saying that
black paint typically comes in either gloss or flat, but not semi. My
guess
is that I'm not grasping something. Does anyone have a paint code for the
paint I need?
Also, I'm assuming that the bottom of the rocker panels will also be
painted
with the same color - assuming that I'm not using any undercoating-like
material on the car. Also, I'm wanting to paint the inner wheel wells
black
as well. Would this same black paint be used here as well?
Thanks,
Eric Conrad
76 TR6 - Frame-off, body bead blasted, etch-primered. Also, the bottom of
the body and inner wheel wells are primered, sealed and painted Pimento
Red.
Next up is the engine compartment.
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