Chassis Semi-Gloss Recommendations

**juliosz** · #1 12-07-2022, 10:19 AM

Back on the rotisserie, getting closer to paint. The painter recommended what he calls epoxy radiator black which is a pretty tough coating. I feel it’s a bit too glossy so any advice on a good product for the floor pans, subframe, wheel liners etc would be greatly appreciated. Jerry M’s book says 30% gloss for these items.

Additionally, I’m thinking gloss likely varied (as an example) between the subframe and floor pans as I assume the subframes came into the plant pre-painted. Is this a correct assumption?

**napa68** · #2 12-07-2022, 12:37 PM

Paul,

I'd reach out to Lloyd and ask him what he is using.

https://www.yenko.net/forum/member.php?u=51901

I looked through Chick's thread and did not see anything definitive as to what they used in his 68.

https://www.camaros.net/threads/time...stored.182584/

Can't wait to see the continued progress!
Tim

**Edgemontvillage** · #3 12-12-2022, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by napa68

Paul,

I'd reach out to Lloyd and ask him what he is using.

https://www.yenko.net/forum/member.php?u=51901

I looked through Chick's thread and did not see anything definitive as to what they used in his 68.

https://www.camaros.net/threads/time...stored.182584/

Can't wait to see the continued progress!
Tim

I use RM UNO HD SC804 for parts and components that call for 30% - 50% gloss, its a single stage product (catalyzed) that is easy to apply (read "forgiving"), durable, and once I learned the technique, I can adjust the gloss on the fly from the base 30% (out of the can) to about 50%. I like RM UNO so much that I've also custom blended it with RM UNO Gloss Black (SC403) for higher gloss finishes up to about 80%.

**Too Many Projects** · #4 12-12-2022, 05:53 PM

Thanks Lloyd, what do you use to raise the gloss to 50% ?

**Edgemontvillage** · #5 12-12-2022, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

Thanks Lloyd, what do you use to raise the gloss to 50% ?

Mitch, it was a trial & error process for me (I use a Sata X 5500 RP gun), I spray a slightly heavier second coat (slower pass, full paint volume) at higher pressure (27 vs 25 psi) which brings the gloss up the range to closer to 50%.

**juliosz** · #6 12-12-2022, 10:19 PM

Many thanks to all who responded. The UNO HD looks like it might be the ticket. I’m sending your posts via screenshot to the painter, Lloyd, much appreciated.

**Too Many Projects** · #7 12-12-2022, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Edgemontvillage

Mitch, it was a trial & error process for me (I use a Sata X 5500 RP gun), I spray a slightly heavier second coat (slower pass, full paint volume) at higher pressure (27 vs 25 psi) which brings the gloss up the range to closer to 50%.

Gotcha, heavy second coat.
Thank you !

**William** · #8 12-07-2022, 02:05 PM

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthre...=140219&page=3

There's all you need to know about correctly finishing the undercarriage on a 1st Gen Camaro. Starts at Post #23.

**KevinW** · #9 12-07-2022, 02:41 PM

Wow, I just read a little of that post and I am saving it to read fully and follow all the steps! I have a 51 AD and my 69 vert to paint and was wondering what I need to do. Those post are just what I needed! Mike's thread as well as Lloyd's Brooklyn thread, and Chick 68 Z thread are all you need to restore Camaros!

**Lynn** · #10 12-07-2022, 05:57 PM

Bill Hirsch paints are high quality (at least they were 15 years ago).

The chassis black has held up very well on my car. I don't know if you can get it in a rattle can. But for me, even if you can, I like to use a spray gun.

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