72 Grabber stripes, gloss or matte black?

This info was found on the 429 megasite and may be helpful to some.
I build Mustangs for a living and struggled for a long time to find the best paint for hoods and engine compartments as well as the lower black out area. The biggest problem you have with semi-gloss black with new paints, not lacquer, is getting an even finish. Most of them look splotchy or too flat or too glossy. The problem with most is you add a flattener to your clear, but the results are very inconsistent. I finally found PPG's DCU 2060 it is a premixed clear that already has the perfect mix. All you add is the hardener DCX61 and reducer DT 885. The ratio is 6 parts DCU 2060, 1 part DCX61, and 1 Part DT885. You use your black paint of choice IE. Dupont, PPG, R&M, whatever you like and topcoat with the PPG DCU 2060. Apply two wet coats and when its fully dried you have the perfect finish. Not only does it look good but it also is very stain resistant, you can wax it if you like it will not make it look powdery. Its great in the engine compartment for a fantastic look and a tough durable and easy to clean surface. I better quit I'm sounding like a commercial.

Allan
Mustang Central

 

they have a matt clear now that is as maintenance free as gloss...

 

Yeah, If you gloss clear the rest of the hood and then satin clear only the flat black area, how do you block and buff the glossy part and not run into the satin area?

This was my problem and why I have a sticker on my hood.

This was not an issue back in the days of single stage paint.

This would be something you can do on the tail panel or the core support. I wish I had done this at the time. My painter was an idiot.

For my flat color, I just cross referenced the original Ford flat. Ford M6519D, PPG9904.

Micah

 

Yes it works good but still can't wet sand or buff it if you get a scuff mark or scratch.

 

can't wet sand or buff it if you get a scuff mark or scratch on a sticker either...

 

True, but just junk the sticker and replace.

Micah

 

Yes but like I said paint it all gloss clear then it's good and durable?

 

What a flat '72 sticker looks like:



Micah