Topic: Pinch weld black out on rocker 1964 1/2

[Hipo giddyup]

 I was wondering how best to duplicate the rocker panel pinch weld blackout on my 64 1/2 coupe. I have heard it could have been brushed-on or sprayed? My car did not come with rocker moldings, does that make a difference? What would be the best technigue and what paint would best duplicate this, semi- gloss, satin, etc.?? Thanks!

[mjd 65]

There is some good information in this thread.

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=7264.0

[J_Speegle]

I was wondering how best to duplicate the rocker panel pinch weld blackout on my 64 1/2 coupe. I have heard it could have been brushed-on or sprayed?

Most likely sprayed - believed any found brushed was when they were skipped and the mistake was caught later down th eline


 

My car did not come with rocker moldings, does that make a difference?

No

What would be the best technigue and what paint would best duplicate this, semi- gloss, satin, etc.?? Thanks!

Like the factory did. Just after the exterior color as been applied before any additional body panels were installed. Duplicating the overspray and direct coverage found on your original cars or lacking that other cars built at the same time and plant. Applied with a soft outer edge (not a tapped/sharp edge)

[Brant]

Here is a June 1964 built HiPo Coupe with original paint.  The pinch weld black out was brushed on.





Here is a May 1964 built Convertible with original paint.  The pinch weld black out was also brushed on.



I would duplicate with a semi-gloss (but not too glossy) black.

[Hipo giddyup]

 Thanks for everyone's info on this!! Much appreciated

[lscman]

What kind of paint did they use?Was it lacquer or enamel?

[J_Speegle]

What kind of paint did they use?Was it lacquer or enamel?

Never tested it but I would guess that the brushed details was likely  lacquer for the shorter drying time reasons

[lscman]

That pinch weld black out was under the front fenders also wasn't it?

[CharlesTurner]

That pinch weld black out was under the front fenders also wasn't it?

Yes, applied before the fenders were hung.