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!!

[Literati914]

I used the SEM Trim Black too. I think it even comes in a 2K can. ..

Would this not be an appropriate choice for the A-arms, trailing arms, Fuel tank, etc too - as an alternative to powder coating ? I'm not CW, but would like to use something pretty close to original.




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[DickSteinkamp]

I used the SEM Trim Black too. I think it even comes in a 2K can. ..

Would this not be an appropriate choice for the A-arms, trailing arms, Fuel tank, etc too - as an alternative to powder coating ? I'm not CW, but would like to use something pretty close to original.

No 2K for SEM Trim Black...

It's mixed 1/1 with a good urethane reducer only.

I used it on my rocker covers, valences, engine lid mesh, targa top. It goes on quite nice with an HVLP gun. Durable (so far).

I used their Color Coat (also available in aerosol cans) to freshen up the sail panels and some interior parts (including the dash).

Both blacks match.

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If you are looking for bone stock original, this may or may not be it. I don't know (and don't care too much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ). My guess is that if you talk to 10 914 experts, you'll get 11 answers on what shade of black and what sheen was stock.

[yeahmag]

No 2K for SEM Trim Black...

Brain fade... It's the SprayMax line I was using. Comes in 1K and 2K.

[mb911]

No 2K for SEM Trim Black...

Brain fade... It's the SprayMax line I was using. Comes in 1K and 2K.

Spraymax is awesome.. Much nicer then SEM..