Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

Thanks, A friend of mine did the paint and body here in Vineland NJ... Sam at Bodys Unlimited...Plenty of blocking involved.
You got it! Tried to duplicate more of a round splat, and less of a stringy splatter, by spraying straight on (side motion adds more "string") but still end up with a little of both. I referenced 2 other Baltimore built Monte's and my 68 Norwood Camaro, none are the same. I'm very pleased with the results.

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One more note;
I tried to spray with enough pressure to get it out of the gun without "atomizing" it too much. On my set-up that was @ 30 PSI. As well as cutting down on the "fan" of the spray pattern. I'm sure a bigger tip would have helped too. (1.8 used)

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Guys, I think I finally have a good recipe for the trunk splatter paint. The dots seem to be about the correct size and pattern for a NOR built car. Here is a picture comparing where I am at and an original sample. Let me know what you think. I will take samples to the MCACN show tomorrow and compare with original cars. George

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George:

Looks pretty darn good. I have been sidetracked and haven't gotten back to my trunk.

Take plenty of pics of the original cars when you compare, assuming the owners don't mind.

Thanks again for all your work on this.

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John Haislips unrestored 69Z that is in Jerrys book is there get a pic of that trunk

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jl8z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">John Haislips unrestored 69Z that is in Jerrys book is there get a pic of that trunk </div></div>

I was talking to George about this at the show today and he mentioned that he did.

Jake

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These examples you guys are sharing are great, and what the hobby is all about. I am working on a '69 Nova. Would the John Berlages trunk paint be appropriate for a Nova? Thanks

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I can't comment on the Nova but Johns paint is very close to my Kansas built 70 Chevelle.
So I got some great pictures from two really nice unrestored Camaros at MCACN.
John Haislip's Silver Z very well preserved car,I used it to compare my sample. I got some interesting shots of the tail panel coverage also. The splatter looks aqua in some pictures because of lighting or flash but it actually more grey.George

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More pics

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These pictures are of Terry R's car, also very nice original car 69 SS/RS LeMans blue 396 loaded. These pictures show more details on where trunk paint was applied or not. Also notice the wire harness metal tab was folded up after the paint was applied, bare underneath. George

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

I got as close as as I could with what I have on hand and painted my trunk. It was very frustrating to take a picture of an original trunk and not have it match an actual sample. My flash changes the color appearance. Here is a couple pictures of the finished trunk. The background color I used is &quot;RM Diamont TA 1106&quot; its a flat interior paint. The splater I have to find out if I can get more of. It is really hard to work with and I could only spray it with a paint pot and external mix gun. I will report back on the splatter. George

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Looks great George!

Jake

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great thread back up - after the spatter is put down does this need to be sealed with? satin clear? isn't trunk paint water based and need to be sealed?

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Original paint is not water based. Some repros are.

OER sells the below paint and recommends same gun set up that is mentioned earlier in this thread.............
Any more info regarding how to find this gun set up etc etc ??????


K86130 - OER® BLACK AND AQUA TRUNK SPATTER PAINT QUART
Black and Aqua trunk spatter paint for the descriminating restorer who wants to get an exact color match or to completely restore your trunk to its former glory. This item is produced by the original manufacturer. One quart will do your entire trunk. Can be thinned by water. Clear coat is not needed for this application.

To be applied with a cup gun (not included). Originally GM used a Binks 2100 gun, with a 200 tip, a 66 fluid nozzle and a internal mix aircap.

Comes with instructions.