Enjoy 5% OFF at VEVOR Canada! and Support Canadian Poncho at the Same Time!
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Canadian Poncho Homepage -> Canadian Poncho -> 65-70 Full Size Body Tech Forum -> best colour to hide not the best body work?
Post Info TOPIC: best colour to hide not the best body work?
jonathanD


Poncho Master!

Status: Offline
Posts: 1774
Date:
best colour to hide not the best body work?
Permalink  

im not close to painting yet but soon! ill be painting bit by bit! soooo whats the best colour... i would like black but it would look terrible! well not that bad but still not the best lol what colour hides learners body work?   

biggrin

Jon



__________________

1967 parisienne 

 
427carl


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 35601
Date:
Permalink  

white



__________________

 
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
ORBIT


Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 28
Date:
Permalink  

I'm with Carl.  White hides a lot - bad body work and dust/dirt.



-- Edited by ORBIT on Wednesday 28th of September 2011 11:14:01 PM

__________________

1970 Pontiac GTO

Orbit Orange Judge Re-creation / YZ RAIII 400 / M21 4-Speed

1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

5.7 LITRE / TES Headers / SShaker Hood / WCT5 5-Speed
4SPEED427


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 49987
Date:
Permalink  

White.

Silver is not bad too.

__________________

1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles 

1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
timbuk


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 8231
Date:
Permalink  

the lighter the better,sand block sand

__________________

http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t51640378/timbuks-first-invader/ http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t63146560/timbuks-second-invader/  vancouver island
67BBSD


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 6366
Date:
Permalink  

Silver

Best to eliminate sand scratches rather than focus on straightness. And clean it well before paint

__________________
Canadian Poncho


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 27310
Date:
Permalink  

I assume you are using a long board to sand the 1/4's? Dont sand with your hands or it will look like hell. When I use a long board I alternate my pattern- almost like an X.



__________________

Todd
Site Founder

Like us on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/CanadianPoncho

Canadian Poncho World Headquarters - Prince Edward Island

 
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
beaumontguru


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 4462
Date:
Permalink  

White or any SOLID color that is extreemly light.

Would not recomend any metallics for your first paintjob

If you want black,  you can use FLAT black (only FLAT! black) and it will hide alot of bad work too.   But do not use gloss black or it will show everything.

 

For you i would suggest flat black,  unless you really have your heart set on glossy shine.  They go with white.



__________________

Beaumontguru

MY BEAUMONT HAS 4 STUDDED TIRES AND 2 BLOCKHEATERS......AND LOTS OF OIL UNDERNEATH.  The other one has a longer roof.
59poncho


Poncho Master!

Status: Offline
Posts: 1921
Date:
Permalink  

i just spay bombed mine with flat black, it hides alot and its cheap! Or, just buy my car, its already painted! LOL


__________________
1959 El Poncho!!
grande jim


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 874
Date:
Permalink  

I agree with the others Jonathan..#1 white #2 flat black and #3 for me, is bright yellow

__________________

If it weren't for my Pontiac's ..well you know. 
jonathanD


Poncho Master!

Status: Offline
Posts: 1774
Date:
Permalink  

alright ill go el cheapo flat black =) but yellow is a nice colour!



__________________

1967 parisienne 

 
jonathanD


Poncho Master!

Status: Offline
Posts: 1774
Date:
Permalink  

thanks for the help guys! making my my choices easier!



__________________

1967 parisienne 

 
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
CdnGMfan


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 4891
Date:
Permalink  

Jonathan, if you long board it I am going to suggest Emerald Turquoise. The turquoise metallic is not as hard to spray and settle out as silver or gold, plus the light aspect and the original colour aspect will look good no matter what is hiding below. I am not suggesting this to hide flaws so you can peddle it, I am just going by observation and what impresses me (original era colours).



__________________

67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.

In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...

Cam, Toronto.


I don't judge a man by how far he's fallen, but by how far back he bounces - Patton
Paulish


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 778
Date:
Permalink  

Do a light solid color. You have enough to worry about without trying to lay down the metallics properly. Flat black also looks horrible if not done very well but still looks better then a bad metallic job.

What are you gonna use for paint?



__________________


Paul
67 Beaumont 2dr/ht

 454/t400/9inch

In Lethbridge, Alberta

My build thread! Starting over, My 67 Beaumont build thread.
Pontiacanada


A Poncho Legend!

Status: Offline
Posts: 20744
Date:
Permalink  

jonathanD wrote:

alright ill go el cheapo flat black =) but yellow is a nice colour!

 Yellow with a green engine and rims just wouldn't look right.



__________________

Prince Edward Island

'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.

dualquadpete


Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Status: Offline
Posts: 5682
Date:
Permalink  

Jonathon, I'd go with a "Satin black" such as what was used on the "road Runner" hoods, I wouldn't use just "flat black" primer, as the moisture will go right through it & into your body work. Even a "chassis" black will work [ John Deere, Allis Chalmers ] implement paint is "close" easy to mix & shoot outside!!! My 2 cents worth, hate to see you loose all the work by not putting a protective paint on there

__________________

Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in    !!!!!!!! BLACKSTOCK Ont.
68beaumont


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 804
Date:
Permalink  

White or any off white always seemed to work.



__________________
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
Nov 18 to Dec 2 Black Friday UP TO 50% OFF Plus Huge Coupons
59poncho


Poncho Master!

Status: Offline
Posts: 1921
Date:
Permalink  

i would do what pete says, the flat black does scratch easy and is not the best for protection. I think ive seen the single stage satin black at canadian tire.

__________________
1959 El Poncho!!
davelacourse


Poncho Master!

Status: Offline
Posts: 2249
Date:
Permalink  

Only last thought is stay away from metallics, I saw a late model somthingorother with swoopy sort of styling, silver color, and it had been dented and pushed in a little, and the flaws showed off really bad.

Of course satin black is my favorite

Dave

__________________

56Pontiac  1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod

  1964 Acadian Beaumont SD convert, 283 - factory 195 hp, Powerglide, 3.08 10-bolt - Cruiser

  2012 US-built crew cab truck - Daily Driver and Boat Trailering
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Canadian Poncho Homepage -> Canadian Poncho -> 65-70 Full Size Body Tech Forum -> best colour to hide not the best body work?
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
.
Support Canadian Poncho!
Select Amount:
<
.
.
.