black console paint in edges of trim?

Zkroland · Post by **Zkroland** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:16 am

Hi guys, I need to touchup/replace the black 3/4" line that lies within the trim of the center console/dash. Is it to be gloss black, flat or the wrinkle coating stuff?? I have not clue.
Thanks

Mich 66 Bird · Post by **Mich 66 Bird** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:30 am

In my '66, the paint looks like Gloss Black...

Zkroland · Post by **Zkroland** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:54 pm

funny, the remnants of mine look almost like camera coating, that dull almost textured surface. but then again it was sitting in the sun for almost 50 yrs!

jhenry · Post by **jhenry** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:13 pm

I did all the black "camera case" areas on the console while I had the chrome strips off for replating using Ace Premium Flat Black enamel over the original textured finish. You don't want it too shiny. This paint has a very slight satin finish to it. I experimented with other paints before settling on the Ace brand which is available at any Ace Hardware store.

tbird · Post by **tbird** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:42 pm

The black is a camera case finish which is not quite a flat black Landua black will give you a good match to the original.

Zkroland · Post by **Zkroland** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:42 am

I thought landau black only stuck to vinyl and plastic?

tbird · Post by **tbird** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:21 am

The plastic paint will usually stick to about anything in most cases it is just regular automotive paint with a flex agent added. The fact is the the top of the consul is a type of plastic coating anyway to get the graining but as it does not flex the additive is not very important.