Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks


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#146419 06/27/09 04:37 PM
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What is the proper name of the paint of the undercarriage? the red oxide brownish looking color of the floorpans trunk interior floor etc? I have decided I need some (and I need it now or whenever I find out what it is) for my project. Thank you in advance beermugs

Wilwood Engineering1955-1957

Willwood Engineering

Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems.
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Hi Papa,

When the car was built, it was red oxide primer and was lacquer based.

Today, most of us restoring these cars are using red oxide primer- but its EPOXY or a 2K paint system. Much better at corrosion protection and durability than the old lacquer was.

Hope that helps...


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Thanks thats great


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