Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

I used john Berlages trunk paint on my 69 Z28 The american camaro ass, concourse judging said that the trunk paint was right

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

I'm taking it that GM doesn't make this anymore....

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Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

YOu do see those for sale on ebay from time to time. Because it isn't dispensed the same as on the assy line, I don't think it is a perfect match. Although, Rick told me it really isn't bad.

Yes, they still make it, although I don't know if it is the same product. New part number is 1051499. Available from GM parts direct for less than $10

Lynn

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

I painted over one of the Zolatone sample boards with John's paint and got better color match I think. If painted over medium grey primer it may work the same. My goal was to not have to apply as heavy a coat of John's paint to cover; over all effect it looks lighter. I think that worked for color but there is more texture to the finish. There are also little black drops in the paint I don't see in the original finish. The black stuff is like petrolium base thick paint that comes out in clumps. I tried adding a little thinner to see if I could reduce it and it dissolved the little paint balls. I will try a pressure pot system next to see if I can get that to work. The little aqua dots I would like to see more round ones also.I have only painted a handfull of cars so any painters advice would be welcomed. The Zolatone looked close on my monitor but side by side not close.
Work in progress,I hope. George

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

This is a very good thread, as we want to get as close as factory. I respect the work of the resto shops that have there way of doing and want to protect their procedures. But i am not going to send a car out and back just for trunk paint. Thanks, keep the R&D coming.

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

Since Bill has already invested in a couple of set ups (and getting pretty darn close I might add) I am purchasing a small 2 qt. pressure pot and gun set up with a 2.0 tip. Will post the results.

Perhaps JohnZ can chime in and confirm if the original stuff was sprayed from a pressure pot at Norwood, where he worked. It would sure help to know which tree to bark up.

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lynn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Perhaps JohnZ can chime in and confirm if the original stuff was sprayed from a pressure pot at Norwood, where he worked. It would sure help to know which tree to bark up. </div></div>

Yes.. Perhaps he will chime in I would love to hear how it was done at Norwood.

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

great info guys, still haven't painted the trunk in 69 Nova, will have to get some photos of whats left of original paint and get to work!

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NoYenko</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold">John's paint</span></div></div>

Where can you buy this?

Re: 1969 Camaro Trunk paint
 

John Berlage email &quot;r(dot)berlage@comcast(dot)net&quot;. He is slow to respond but he will.
I just talked to him yesterday, he is out of the paint but has more coming in soon.
Be aware that this is inpart waterbase paint and can freeze. George.