240 gordy
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Am converting the front drums on my 69 Dart 340 to discs and was trying to decide what color to paint the items that need to be painted. Was thinking gun metal grey but am open to suggestions. Don't want them to rust..
Paint ???
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Make sure to clean the parts well and use etching primer. You can get it in spray cans. It makes a chemical bond to the metal so the paint will stick better.
Some people like Rustoleum Gloss Black for durability. Three thin coats.
Some people like Rustoleum Gloss Black for durability. Three thin coats.
TrailBeast
AKA Mopars4us on Youtube
Don't know if you are up for it or not, but Eastwood makes a frame paint that is tough as hell.
They say it won't even chip if hit with a hammer, which is a good thing in places that rocks hit all the time.
I have some that I am going to paint my exhaust tips with because they come out the sides in front of the tires and get all the paint chipped off.
They say it won't even chip if hit with a hammer, which is a good thing in places that rocks hit all the time.
I have some that I am going to paint my exhaust tips with because they come out the sides in front of the tires and get all the paint chipped off.
This may be helpful to you. I've had it for years and successfully relied on it time and again. (I apologize in advance if the formatting gets weird -- it doesn't copy and paste well on forums so call me if you have questions about something.)
* * *
Legend:
BC: Body Color
GB: Gloss Black
SB: Semi-gloss Black
CI: Cast Iron Gray
N: Natural Steel or Aluminum
MP: Manganese Phosphate
CC: Color Code
(*): Some Mopar core supports are body color with semi-gloss black sprayed on the grill side. There are some variables from what is shown above.
Assembly: Front Unibody subframe assembly BC
Inner Fenders BC
Firewall BC
Core Support BC*
Transmission Components: Transmission N/CC
Driveshaft N/CC
Transmission and driveshaft Yoke N/CC
Differential Housing SB
Clutch Linkage N
Brake Components: Brake Drums SB/N
Disk Brake Shields N
Calipers CI
Master Cylinder GB or CI
Axle/Suspension Components Axles N/CC
Third Member SB
Upper Control Arm GB
Lower control Arm GB
Inner and Outer Tie Rods N/CC
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve SB
Center Link MP/CC
Idler Arm/Bracket CI/CC
Suspension Components(con’t) Strut Rods CI/CC
Torsion Bars GB/CI/CC
Shocks SB/CC
Rear End U-Bolts N/CC
Rear Leaf Springs N/SB/CC
Backing Plates GB
Spindles CI/CC
Anti-Sway Bars N/CC
Steering Components Pitman Arm CI/CC
Steering Box N/CC
Exhaust Systems Muffler Hangers and Clamps N
Exhaust System and Mufflers N
Gas Tank Components Gas Tank N
Gas Tank Straps N/GB
Gas and Brake Lines N
* * *
Mopar Chassis Color Chart
Legend:
BC: Body Color
GB: Gloss Black
SB: Semi-gloss Black
CI: Cast Iron Gray
N: Natural Steel or Aluminum
MP: Manganese Phosphate
CC: Color Code
(*): Some Mopar core supports are body color with semi-gloss black sprayed on the grill side. There are some variables from what is shown above.
Assembly: Front Unibody subframe assembly BC
Inner Fenders BC
Firewall BC
Core Support BC*
Transmission Components: Transmission N/CC
Driveshaft N/CC
Transmission and driveshaft Yoke N/CC
Differential Housing SB
Clutch Linkage N
Brake Components: Brake Drums SB/N
Disk Brake Shields N
Calipers CI
Master Cylinder GB or CI
Axle/Suspension Components Axles N/CC
Third Member SB
Upper Control Arm GB
Lower control Arm GB
Inner and Outer Tie Rods N/CC
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve SB
Center Link MP/CC
Idler Arm/Bracket CI/CC
Suspension Components(con’t) Strut Rods CI/CC
Torsion Bars GB/CI/CC
Shocks SB/CC
Rear End U-Bolts N/CC
Rear Leaf Springs N/SB/CC
Backing Plates GB
Spindles CI/CC
Anti-Sway Bars N/CC
Steering Components Pitman Arm CI/CC
Steering Box N/CC
Exhaust Systems Muffler Hangers and Clamps N
Exhaust System and Mufflers N
Gas Tank Components Gas Tank N
Gas Tank Straps N/GB
Gas and Brake Lines N
ir3333
Well-Known Member
be careful with cast or steel color paints.Some have steel or cast iron powder to give a true cast or metal look and the powder in paint will sometimes rust quite quickly.
Best to clear coat the metal style paints.
Best to clear coat the metal style paints.
240 gordy
Well-Known Member
Fantastic --Thanks so much--where do you guys find all this stuff ?
You're welcome gordy! I've been using it for years now and can't remember where I first found it, but it's been a big help on my factory-style restorations.
340demon72
Well-Known Member
Mopar Chassis Color Chart
Legend:
BC: Body Color
GB: Gloss Black
SB: Semi-gloss Black
CI: Cast Iron Gray
N: Natural Steel or Aluminum
MP: Manganese Phosphate
CC: Color Code
Thanks for the chart Leanna!
One question, what does CC: Color Code reference? Example, the Rear End U-Bolts show N/CC.
I understand N = Natural, but what is Color Code? Maybe I'm just a little dense? This came just as I was wondering what color my brake backing plates and front suspension parts should be..........
Legend:
BC: Body Color
GB: Gloss Black
SB: Semi-gloss Black
CI: Cast Iron Gray
N: Natural Steel or Aluminum
MP: Manganese Phosphate
CC: Color Code
Thanks for the chart Leanna!
One question, what does CC: Color Code reference? Example, the Rear End U-Bolts show N/CC.
I understand N = Natural, but what is Color Code? Maybe I'm just a little dense? This came just as I was wondering what color my brake backing plates and front suspension parts should be..........
240 gordy
Well-Known Member
Legend:
BC: Body Color
GB: Gloss Black
SB: Semi-gloss Black
CI: Cast Iron Gray
N: Natural Steel or Aluminum
MP: Manganese Phosphate
CC: Color Code
(*): Some Mopar core supports are body color with semi-gloss black sprayed on the grill side. There are some variables from what is shown above.
Assembly: Front Unibody subframe assembly BC
Inner Fenders BC
Firewall BC
Core Support BC*
Transmission Components: Transmission N/CC
Driveshaft N/CC
Transmission and driveshaft Yoke N/CC
Differential Housing SB
Clutch Linkage N
Brake Components: Brake Drums SB/N
Disk Brake Shields N
Calipers CI
Master Cylinder GB or CI
Axle/Suspension Components Axles N/CC
Third Member SB
Upper Control Arm GB
Lower control Arm GB
Inner and Outer Tie Rods N/CC
Tie Rod Adjustment Sleeve SB
Center Link MP/CC
Idler Arm/Bracket CI/CC
Suspension Components(con’t) Strut Rods CI/CC
Torsion Bars GB/CI/CC
Shocks SB/CC
Rear End U-Bolts N/CC
Rear Leaf Springs N/SB/CC
Backing Plates GB
Spindles CI/CC
Anti-Sway Bars N/CC
Steering Components Pitman Arm CI/CC
Steering Box N/CC
Exhaust Systems Muffler Hangers and Clamps N
Exhaust System and Mufflers N
Gas Tank Components Gas Tank N
Gas Tank Straps N/GB
Gas and Brake Lines N
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