Topic: Center console camera case finish paint

[Bluepony]

I’m in the process of restoring the center console from my 68 convertible and need some recommendations on what type of paint to use for the center insert which has a camera case finish. Should it be satin black or I was reading another post recommending VHT wrinkle paint. Or should it be something else? I attached a picture of the center cushion and insert.

[J_Speegle]

It would have been a version of semi gloss black. No need for a wrinkle paint since the surface had a texture that they would have wanted to be visible on the final product

[Bluepony]

Thanks Jeff. I was pretty sure that was the answer. Thanks for the quick response.

[CharlesTurner]

I'd prefer more to the satin side.  Most interior bits were intentionally dulled down starting in '68.

[Bluepony]

Thanks Charles.  I guess I was under the impression that semi-gloss and satin were pretty much the same, but actually I was panning on using satin black.

[J_Speegle]

I'd prefer more to the satin side.  Most interior bits were intentionally dulled down starting in '68.

+1 Should have included that

[Bluepony]

Thanks for the help on this. Used the satin black and it came out looking great. I have a bit of pitting in the chrome, so I may replace the insert some time in the future but I?m very pleased with the result.

Craig

[ruppstang]

It looks nice.

Do you have the inserts for the seat belt pockets?

[Bluepony]

Yes I do. Just didn?t have them in place for the picture.

[ruppstang]

Yes I do. Just didn?t have them in place for the picture.

Good they are not easy to find.

[J_Speegle]

Good they are not easy to find.

No one reproducing them?  Thought that would have been something one of the places would have

[ruppstang]

No one reproducing them?  Thought that would have been something one of the places would have

I could be wrong but I do not think they have been reproduced. 

[DragPack69]

may I ask which paint you used?
I`m getting mine ready also.

I have an extra set of the inserts nif anyone needs a set.
They are not reproduced

John

[Bluepony]

Sure.  I used Rust-oleum automotive primer and satin black enamel.  It lays down nicely.

[J_Speegle]

Sure.  I used Rust-oleum automotive primer and satin black enamel.  It lays down nicely.

Not sure that I would have used primer for this application - too easy to fill but surely reduced the affect of the grain somewhat at least. Factory just laid on a coat of the black but hope your choices met your expectations. Just a note for those considering the process in the future