VIN 4728 Running Resto

[DMC-81]

I'm going to be painting some black parts, but don't really know the difference between semi-gloss, satin...etc. (I know what flat & gloss is....that's it.)

I'm looking for help with which parts get gloss, semi, satin....etc. I have advice from a few members, but it seems not everyone does the same thing. Most importantly, I need to know the difference between satin and semi-gloss.

Here's a few parts I can think of at the moment:

-Radiator support brackets
-The brace in the engine compartment that has a body bolt on each end
-LCA's
-UCA's
-Stabilizer bar/Sway bar (whatever it's called.)
-Impact absorber (paging Rob)
-Steering rack tube & tie-rods(Mark's are powder coated & look awesome, but I might paint mine.)

I am leaning toward black satin, is that the same as semi-gloss?

Hi Rich,

The sheen in paint increases from flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss. As you go up the sheen scale, there is more resin in the paint which makes it more durable.... e.g. That's why semi-gloss is recommended for a bathroom. Satin is different than semi-gloss.

Here is the sheen that I used. I basically replaced what I saw:

-Radiator support brackets - satin
-The brace in the engine compartment that has a body bolt on each end - didn't paint but it appears to be satin
-LCA's -gloss
-UCA's- gloss
-Stabilizer bar/Sway bar - satin
-Impact absorber (paging Rob) - gloss engine enamel per Rob.
-Steering rack tube & tie-rods - satin

Cheers,

[Rich_NYS]

Hi Rich,

The sheen in paint increases from flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss. As you go up the sheen scale, there is more resin in the paint which makes it more durable.... e.g. That's why semi-gloss is recommended for a bathroom. Satin is different than semi-gloss.

Here is the sheen that I used. I basically replaced what I saw:

-Radiator support brackets - satin
-The brace in the engine compartment that has a body bolt on each end - didn't paint but it appears to be satin
-LCA's -gloss
-UCA's- gloss
-Stabilizer bar/Sway bar - satin
-Impact absorber (paging Rob) - gloss engine enamel per Rob.
-Steering rack tube & tie-rods - satin

Cheers,

Excellent, thanks....!!

[Bitsyncmaster]

The sheen in paint increases from flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss. As you go up the sheen scale, there is more resin in the paint which makes it more durable.... e.g. That's why semi-gloss is recommended for a bathroom. Satin is different than semi-gloss.

Also seems the flat sets faster and takes longer as the "sheen" get more glossy.

[Rich_NYS]

Primer coat....

Mark D recommended POR-15's primer, I love it....really good stuff!


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[Lwanmtr]

Looking good.

Looks like you have one of the rare D's with the cardboard shell...amazing it stands up to weather...hehe

[Rich_NYS]

Looks like you have one of the rare D's with the cardboard shell...

Damn right! -lol

Did you hear DeLoreans are going back into production? The cardboard shell will be a much-desired option!

[Rich_NYS]

Progress!

Put on a topcoat, but had a few trouble spots so I'll need to sand out a little orange peel and some particles that appeared on the top of the FFE. So.....it's gonna get a 2nd topcot.

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This is where the tow-hook damage was:
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[DMC-81]

Looking great Rich!

[Parzval]

Man, that's looking really nice Rich!

[Domi]

Congratulation, it's beautiful