Black out paint behind headlight grill? - 69 Barracuda Formula S

[str12-340]

And one more thing, the black paint on the front valance is not the same as the radiator support. The valance black is more of a semi gloss to gloss black, not flat black like the rest of the front area.

are you referring to the inside of the valance panel?

 

[68original]

Referring to the two upper areas on the left and right front part of the valance.

 

[toolmanmike]

And one more thing, the black paint on the front valance is not the same as the radiator support. The valance black is more of a semi gloss to gloss black, not flat black like the rest of the front area.

I noticed that. Interesting. Flat black paint and thicker undercoating material. (it looks like) Your 68 is a beautiful car and a perfect example.

 

[6PakBee]

I know some MOPARS had black out paint near the radiator core support so that you didn't see body color through the grills.
True for 69 Barracuda Formula S?

If yes, please post a photo or paint instruction for what areas should be black?

Thank you

Craig
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Ask and ye shall receive.

 

[toolmanmike]

"Paint or fluid deadener" interesting.

 

[cgfen]

And no two car’s are alike! Great pics!

and that's the reason I didn't stress about getting a perfect pattern, still likely did too through a job as compared with factory.

 

[RealWing]

This Chrysler drawing shows what the factory was supposed to blackout on 69 Cuda, Dart and Valiants, depending on color of body paint. “Supposed to” just means the assembly line blackout painter didn’t always follow the factory instructions!!
Also shows the lower valance tabs were painted with the same blackout paint as the rad support area.
Jim