I plan on painting my engine lid grill this weekend, but am unsure the type of black paint to use, flat, satin, gloss? Any help would be appreciated.

So, nobody knows?

Satin black.

satin or low gloss not high gloss

Satin.

Here's the best pic I could find, close-up wise, of the OEM finish.

Thanks! And for the area underneath, also satin?

On my early '70, satin also. Other years, hopefully we'll hear.

Paul

Glad we're all in agreement that it's satin, because I did mine in satin last week! This isn't the best picture but it came out very nice I think. Combined with the new lettering it looks gooooood.

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I'd say. Looks nice. When I'd do something like that, I'd get the paint on so thick, there'd be no holes in the grill left.

Paul

Lavanut, it looks great! I did mine and it came out pretty nice. I will take a pic once I get it on the car. Thanks for all the responses guys

Matte black powder coat. SHHHHHhhhhhh dont tell Pat it's powder Gauge suround is a light, texture black

AARRRGGGGHHH! Bogus, bogus, busted! If I could spell a growl, I would.

Matte? What the hell, if you're going to use the wrong finish you may as well use the wrong patina!
Pat

Oppionated! Well, YES!

From the Factory manual:

.....but it doesn't specify the engine grille or the fuel tank.

Paul

Satin worked out