Here are the two paint formulas from years ago:

"Nixon Eggshell black lacquer formula":

PPG
- Two quarts "mixing black" #386
- One quart "universal flattening agent"
- One quart "mixing clear" #310
- Use PPG #DDL-16 quick dry thinner or DuPont #3608S thinner. Don't use a slow dry thinner. Stir the paint well - it will look very thin due to the clear when stirring.

"Nixon GM frame enamel formula":

PPG Delstar or Dupont Centari
- Three quarts mixing black (sometimes called "strong black")
- One quart flattening agent
- Use PPG DTR601 quick dry reducer.

The enamel has a different "luster" than the lacquer. The lacquer was used on the firewall, inner rad support and other engine compartment sheetmetal. Again, the above should be credited to Jay Nixon. Anyway a couple of decades ago, the above was the hot tip, and in my own mind, it looked perfect. Stuff has obviously changed since then, so take the above for what its worth. Hopefully some of you have some way more current and modern mixes (fingers crossed!).

Wayne Scraba