Rocker Panel Texture?, How to duplicate. Options

[Artfrombama]

Refinishing my metal rocker panels, I've noticed a slight "texture" that isn't as pronounced as undercoating or pickup bedliner.
Was wondering if anyone has duplicated this finish and what was their procedure.

Did a couple of searches and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

As usual, TIA. Greatest 914 knowledge base ever!

[DennisV]

Here is another comparison reference. My dad completed the refurbish using standard primer base, 3M Rocker Panel Coating - Gray for texture and Wurth Flexi-trim Satin Black for color. POR15 on the back to address some rust.

Top is the front valance refinished with 3M. Botton rear valance with what I think is original finish. Original is a bit larger and smoother, but not much.


Our valances are different from the rockers. The rockers are much larger and smoother orange peel finish as described by @wonkipop .

I am still unclear as to whether original rockers and valances had different textures. Also if it varied by year.

[wonkipop]

Here is another comparison reference. My dad completed the refurbish using standard primer base, 3M Rocker Panel Coating - Gray for texture and Wurth Flexi-trim Satin Black for color. POR15 on the back to address some rust.

Top is the front valance refinished with 3M. Botton rear valance with what I think is original finish. Original is a bit larger and smoother, but not much.


Our valances are different from the rockers. The rockers are much larger and smoother orange peel finish as described by @wonkipop .

I am still unclear as to whether original rockers and valances had different textures. Also if it varied by year.

yes @DennisV
i think things like the valences, the rocker panels, and painted bumpers are all pre finished somewhere else in factory in batches.

hence some inconsistencies in the final appearance.
all in the hands of the painter who did whatever batch.
technique in the shutz gun base coat - depends on distance of gun away from panel etc.

i mean thats the way the factory did them and i suppose if you were a fanatical restorer you might try and replicate that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
but i think its just a matter of getting a consistent finish on those panels if you are restoring a car.
but its def not the sandpaper like finer texture originally. more of an orange peel like surface. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)