Gloss Level on '68 German Build Beetle Pan and Beam

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 28 Oct 2013, 10:52 am

#973845

I will be removing and refurbishing my front beam and replacing fuel tank soon and am wondering whether the Beetle had a gloss black pan or satin black. Also, what level of gloss should I use on the beam. This is not a period correct resto, just a freshen up but thougt I may as well do it correctly
Cheers......Wayne

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 28 Oct 2013, 11:57 am

#973849

Satin or even Mat comes very close to factory beam and pan, it depends on what brand you're using as they can vary heaps. I just redid a German built pan and Charcoal satin powder coat is nearly exactly the same as the og paint we found in some VERY nice internal sections.

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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 28 Oct 2013, 3:34 pm

#973858

Thanks Matt