1969 Camaro Trunk paint

[jl8z28]

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

[Igosplut]

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

[Lynn]

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

[NoYenko]

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

[resto4u]

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.

[Lynn]

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.

[70 copo]

<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.

[x Baldwin Motion]

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!

[Igosplut]

<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?

[NoYenko]

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.