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#130597 - 11/09/08 07:03 PM black paint
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Hey guys Im planning on changing the fender colors to black but I would like to know what kind of black should I go

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#130604 - 11/09/08 07:47 PM Re: black paint [Re: 1931Chevy]
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Originally 1931 fenders were dipped in a black enamel type paint. Many types of black are used today. Many have more gloss than the original as modern paints have more gloss and people buff them to improve gloss.
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#130760 - 11/11/08 09:02 PM Re: black paint [Re: Chipper]
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thanks chip, I asked since today there are so many types of black and since Im learning im 24 and planning to do the work myself

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#130841 - 11/13/08 10:41 AM Re: black paint [Re: 1931Chevy]
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Hey guys I was wondering if this is supposed to be welded or just put some bondo there
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#130842 - 11/13/08 10:55 AM Re: black paint [Re: 1931Chevy]
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What's "bondo" ?
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#130844 - 11/13/08 11:03 AM Re: black paint [Re: ken48]
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