I finally got around to sourcing the hood supports for my '48 (see this thread - https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1378604/re-hood-supports.html#Post1378604). Some kind Stovebolters sent them to me already sandblasted and ready for paint. I've got some Kleen Strip Prep All that I can use to prep the metal for painting, but I'm wondering what would be best for painting these parts. (I plan on painting them black.)
Should I put on a base coat of primer (Rustoleum?) and then paint them gloss black? Or just paint them gloss black with a Rustoleum paint? Or do you recommend some other process? Since these are under the hood and fairly well-hidden, I don't feel the need to paint them the same color as the hood.
They were likely dipped in semigloss paint without any primer originally. I like Rustoleum Rusty Metal primer and Rustoleum gloss black. Good rust prevention and the black paint flows nice and even.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
