painting steering column

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  1. tom mulloy

    tom mulloy Senior Vice President

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    Okay all you paint experts, here are a couple questions.

    As part of my engine compartment detailing project, I'm pulling the steering column out of my 70. While it's out I might as well paint it.

    The black used for the column, is it flat black, semi-gloss (or satin), or what?

    Also, do I need a special paint for that plastic "collar" that's just below the column shift?

    Thanks.
     
    tom mulloy, Mar 14, 2003
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  2. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    hmmmm, you are best picking one up that is already black.

    can't tell you exactly what color...but I painted part of my 86 gt interior black.

    stay away from gloss, it looks real fake

    flat or semi
     
    jeremy, Mar 14, 2003
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  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I'd use satin or semigloss. Flats don't clean too well. The paint is too porous.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    On the plastic collar....use a vinyl paint.
     
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