914-6 suspension finish Options

[Peashooter]

I am refurbishing the suspension on my 6 while the body is being finished and painted. I have noted while looking at different threads that folks usually finish the parts in a satin finish. Mine look to have been gloss black originally from what I can tell. So, what should the finish be?
Thanks, Bill

[tod914]

Here's some reference.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103430





I suppose it comes down to what % of gloss = satin, and what % of gloss = semi. The satin components from what I can tell on the 73 74 models I had, are the gas tanks, valances, and outer rockers covers. The 1/2 axles and trailing arms seem abit glossier. Thicker paint too. Steve has a trailing arm shot of his beige car posted. Absolutely right about the polish and wax Pat. It will certianly turn a satin piece glossy. I think the biggest problem when matching, is the German paints have a very slight brownish tint to them. You can notice it when compared to PC blacks or domestic rattle can blacks if you really want to split hairs.

[MDG]

I suppose it comes down to what % of gloss = satin, and what % of gloss = semi.

Valid point. In my world (I own a printing company) with the various coatings we use, semi-gloss is closer to gloss (just not quite as shiny) and satin is closer to matte (dull but with a sheen). It's a pretty noticeable difference too with the reflectivity of semi being MUCH greater than satin . . but I see your point. It is in the eye of the beholder.

I don't have any pics handy but for what it's worth, mine look pretty much spot on to what Tod posted. I would call that a semi-gloss finish.