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Old 02-08-2022, 04:43 AM
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Ok, I need to chime in also as I have seen other conversations in other threads talking about the black painted areas on GM muscle cars, especially the tail panel.

I’m another guy that knows little about the Camaro and the Chevelle.

My expertise are the early GTO’s (65-66-67).
They were also manufactured at 5 different plants that can result in variations in paint finish.

The reasons below will determine the “shade” of black seen on an Original Factory lacquer paint.

1) The plant and their pace / quality control used at that plant.
2) The guy behind the spray gun on a particular day. Sober or not. Was it applied thick or thin?
3) The environment a particular car has endured for 55+ years. Was the tail panel subjected to sunlight for a period of time?
Where was it kept - Dry, Damp, Cleaned/Waxed on a regular bases as the Owners Guide suggest? Is there any minute lacquer check?
4) On the GTO’s they called for a 60 degree gloss in certain areas. What the heck is 60 degrees? Satin?

Personally, I think the consistency, or lack of, on this “black paint” topic will never be resolved.

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