Black painted trim areas..., what paint to use? is it just standard matte/flat black? Options

[naro914]

Hi all
so...I am officially the PCA 914 Registry Advocate - supposedly meaning that I'm an expert in 914's...but really meaning that I was the one crazy enough to volunteer and take the job! That said, I am now the person that gets all the 914 questions that go to the PCA National office, or from people who find me on the PCA website...

As most of you know, I am FAR from an expert in 914's...especially when it comes to stock or originality. Though it has been said that our 914's are very close to stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) , I am not much of authenticity/historian type of person...

So, I am asking the 914World brain trust (and directing most people that ask me questions to ask here too)....is there a specific color code or paint that should be used for restoring the black painted bumpers, engine deck lid grating and rocker panels? I had a gentleman ask me that, and I have no idea.... He's doing a full restoration and would like to get it right.

Thoughts? Opinions? actual knowledge??

Thank you!!

[Ed_Turbo]

Yeah @tom_t I hear you about the new paints and regulations. I know all about the change in hue. If I am going to re-paint the satin-black pieces then I want to do it right.

@Olympic 914 I think euro black is discontinued, but I bet there are shops and people that have a box lying around. Finish looks good dude (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

Thanks @dr914@autoatlanta.com (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I like the nozzle option @Mikey914 . Much easier to get a good coat and less fatigue on the finger.

Wurth is a good option. I know the VW/Porsche market uses those products.

Decisions decisions! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


-Ed