Going to redo the black shading on a 1969 grille. What shade of black (flat, semi-flat, satin, matte, semi-gloss etc.) is it supposed to be and what brand should I look for?
I don’t know the true definition of Black via FoMoCo for the grille paint. Krylon Satin Black is what I have chosen for detailing both 69 & 70 front grille parts. The headlight buckets seem to have higher gloss than the grille halves. I haven’t tried any other spray can brands.
SEM Trim Black the best for doing all black detailing.
+1 on SEM Trim Black, awesome stuff.
LOVE SEM trim black. I restored my WCCC restored front grilles/rear bezels and they look fresh from the factory - unbelievable! Using 3 coats SEM primer & 3 coats SEM trim black left me amazed with the results - wife said they look brand new! [End of commercial 
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I too used the SEM trim black for the headlight doors. I did however use a different satin black for the headlight bucket assembly. The trim rings are also SEM trim black as well. The best way I found to spray it was several light coats with short in between dry time.
