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treefrog · 04-14-2003, 05:07 PM

My weekend driver is white, and I want to paint the rear wheel wells (underside). Should I go with gloss for easier cleanup, or semi-gloss? Any input would be greatly appreciated, because I don't want to do this too many times. TF

bobs409 · 04-15-2003, 07:32 AM

I would use GM chassis black if it were me but if you drive it alot, you will have to repaint occasionally as this area will take a beating.

You might also try POR-15 as I think they have a semi-gloss black now. That would hold up the best.

gr8scott51 · 04-15-2003, 02:42 PM

POR 15 calls theirs "Chassis Black", also. Read the directions, I ruined a quart of expensive paint!

weasel29gm · 04-15-2003, 10:23 PM

Hey TF where you been, I use gloss black on mine and you can get by a couple of times a year. You goin' to the Nats next month at the Forge?

bigblock73 · 04-15-2003, 10:31 PM

Black rubberized undercoating has always worked and looked well for me.

POR-15 can be tricky to apply..read the directions to a "T" if you want it to work correctly.

-Jeff

minibike · 04-15-2003, 10:54 PM

You could use Dupli-color truck bed coating. It rolls on and is tuff.

04-14-2003, 05:07 PM	#1
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	Painting Rear Wheelwells My weekend driver is white, and I want to paint the rear wheel wells (underside). Should I go with gloss for easier cleanup, or semi-gloss? Any input would be greatly appreciated, because I don't want to do this too many times. TF

04-15-2003, 07:32 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I would use GM chassis black if it were me but if you drive it alot, you will have to repaint occasionally as this area will take a beating. You might also try POR-15 as I think they have a semi-gloss black now. That would hold up the best. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-15-2003, 02:42 PM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	POR 15 calls theirs "Chassis Black", also. Read the directions, I ruined a quart of expensive paint! __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-15-2003, 10:23 PM	#4
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Hey TF where you been, I use gloss black on mine and you can get by a couple of times a year. You goin' to the Nats next month at the Forge? __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

04-15-2003, 10:54 PM	#6
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	You could use Dupli-color truck bed coating. It rolls on and is tuff. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

04-15-2003, 10:31 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Black rubberized undercoating has always worked and looked well for me. POR-15 can be tricky to apply..read the directions to a "T" if you want it to work correctly. -Jeff



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