"Sheen" For 1965 Interior Components

[Joe C.]

I am in the process of repainting the interior components of my 1965 roadster. I have painted the steering column and hub, lower inner windshield molding, dash housing, speaker grille, radio side panels, rear wheelhouse inner panels and rear storage compartments with Krylon "Semi Flat Black", which gives a low gloss sheen.

Am I correct in interpreting the TIM&JG to mean that the cluster, glove box door (in and out), console, steering column to dash bezel, and black portions of "racetrack" and armrest moldings should have a slightly higher gloss. I am thinking of using some leftover Eastwood "underhood black" for these parts, as it is a fast dry lacquer, with slightly higher gloss than the Krylon semiflat.

Anyone with an unrestored 1965 with black interior? Is there a discernable difference in the sheen levels as enumerated above (the TIM&JG refers to some parts as semigloss, and others as low gloss).

Also, does anyone suggest a product to prime the chrome plated cluster,etc. prior to spraying the topcoat for better adhesion. The original paint, which was chipped and scratched, was stripped off to provide a uniform surface, and I saw no primer underneath.

Thanks in advance.

Joe

[Loren L.]

TSB #1072

Technical Service Bulletin #1072 dated 11/19/64 distributed paint chip cards for the 1965 Chevrolet line for DuPont, Ditzler and Rinshed-Mason. On the back of the Dizler chip sheet, there is a category titled "CORVETTE INTERIOR COLORS". The first subcategory is 'LOW GLOSS COLORS 3(plus a degree symbol not on my keyboard) and states "USED ON: Instrument panel, windshield lower garnish, radio speaker screen, Heater outlet panel, Seat and Jack stowage wells."
The next listing is for low gloss black "USED ON: Directional signal housing. Mast jacket. Steering wheel Hub. Steering column Escutcheon. Glove Box Frame. Linkage Cover Panel Inner."
The next listing is also low gloss 3 degree colors "USED ON: Headliner. Rear Compartment Inner Area. Linkage cover panel outer."
The final listing is "FULL GLOSS COLORS" and it states "USED ON: Windshield side and upper garnish mouldings. Halo Panel. Hardtop garnish mouldings. Door Upper-Inner. Kick Panel retainer. Lock Pillar Return Flange and Cap (inner)."

[Loren L.]

TSB #1072

Technical Service Bulletin #1072 dated 11/19/64 distributed paint chip cards for the 1965 Chevrolet line for DuPont, Ditzler and Rinshed-Mason. On the back of the Dizler chip sheet, there is a category titled "CORVETTE INTERIOR COLORS". The first subcategory is 'LOW GLOSS COLORS 3(plus a degree symbol not on my keyboard) and states "USED ON: Instrument panel, windshield lower garnish, radio speaker screen, Heater outlet panel, Seat and Jack stowage wells."
The next listing is for low gloss black "USED ON: Directional signal housing. Mast jacket. Steering wheel Hub. Steering column Escutcheon. Glove Box Frame. Linkage Cover Panel Inner."
The next listing is also low gloss 3 degree colors "USED ON: Headliner. Rear Compartment Inner Area. Linkage cover panel outer."
The final listing is "FULL GLOSS COLORS" and it states "USED ON: Windshield side and upper garnish mouldings. Halo Panel. Hardtop garnish mouldings. Door Upper-Inner. Kick Panel retainer. Lock Pillar Return Flange and Cap (inner)."

[Joe C.]

Re: TSB #1072

Thanks Loren, that answers most the questions.

Joe

[Joe C.]

Re: TSB #1072

Thanks Loren, that answers most the questions.

Joe