Topic: 1966 MY Painting of the F&R Valance Panels

[Building 3]

I have checked the posts on this subject and I want to make sure that I have this correct. I want to clarify how that back side of both valances would appear after paint.

The front valance panel was painted off line with the hood, front fenders, etc.  It received a coat of red oxide, gray primer and then the top coat of paint.  Since it was hanging and the operator had access to all sides of the part, it seems to me that the back side would have, or could have a reasonably good coat of each of the paints.  But if not, one could see the red oxide, the gray primer and the top coat on the back of the painted valance.

 The rear valance arrived at the plant with a red oxide primer but not the gray primer. The rear valance panel was installed after the car body received the gray primer. The valance was hanging down and attached loosely by the top screws. Therefore after paint, the back side of this part is predominately red oxide with only overspray from the top coat which would have been through the backup light holes and the sides where the part was not attached to the rear quarter panel.

Do I have this process correct?  Thank you.

[J_Speegle]

The front valance panel was painted off line with the hood, front fenders, etc.  It received a coat of red oxide, gray primer and then the top coat of paint.  Since it was hanging and the operator had access to all sides of the part, it seems to me that the back side would have, or could have a reasonably good coat of each of the paints.  But if not, one could see the red oxide, the gray primer and the top coat on the back of the painted valance.

Have not seen evidence of gray primer on the back side of the valance so would suggest that you skip that detail and just red oxide then paint with exterior color. Either a little (with logical direct application in areas like the ends) or heavy (decent coat of color) overspray

The rear valance arrived at the plant with a red oxide primer but not the gray primer. The rear valance panel was installed after the car body received the gray primer. The valance was hanging down and attached loosely by the top screws. Therefore after paint, the back side of this part is predominately red oxide with only overspray from the top coat which would have been through the backup light holes and the sides where the part was not attached to the rear quarter panel.

Remember to install the rear bumper guard brackets in place if your car came with them. Depending on the angle of the painted (height, age and effort factor) some fo the back of the valance can get light overspray from the gas tank opening when painting the trunk

But all sounds like you've got a a good plan - good luck

[Building 3]

Thank you for the quick reply.  Thanks for the confirmation of what I should do. The car should go to paint just after Thanksgiving.