69 Camaro SS 396 tail light panel black out

[Lee Stewart]

AFAIK, all 1969 396 SS Camaros had the matte black rear panel. All other Camaros had body color (SS350, COPO, Z/28, RS and STD). Only one exception was the 1969 396 Pace Car convertible. That would be white (body color)

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

AFAIK, all 1969 396 SS Camaros had the matte black rear panel. All other Camaros had body color (SS350, COPO, Z/28, RS and STD). Only one exception was the 1969 396 Pace Car convertible. That would be white (body color)

The tail panel and black out area would have a 60% gloss. There is a debate as to the percentage of gloss, but definitely not a matte/flat finish.

[chris slawski]

Originally Posted by Steve Shauger

The tail panel and black out area would have a 60% gloss. There is a debate as to the percentage of gloss, but definitely not a matte/flat finish.

I use matte as a generic term not specifically matte. I am more concerned for body color vs "not real shiny" black tail light panel.

thanks Steve!

[X66 714]

Originally Posted by chris slawski

I use matte as a generic term not specifically matte. I am more concerned for body color vs "not real shiny" black tail light panel.

thanks Steve!

The way I describe it is, it's shiny but not shiny enough you can see your reflection. Lacquer straight out of the gun can sometimes produce the same effect..Joe