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Just got it back from the plater/polisher, need to paint the two center slats and background behind the D:

What was the stock color for this, flat black or satin black?
Ideas for best durable finish? Powder Coat? DIY paints that work well?

TIA Paul

Sid - were are you?? One of your favorite subjects.

Satin and would powder coat it for chip resistance. I personally like more of a gloss - stands out a touch more...

I haven't given much thought to the finishing of the stainless parts of the grill. I would like the satin or semi gloss though.

Okay, thanks guys
Paul

spl310 wrote:I haven't given much thought to the finishing of the stainless parts of the grill. I would like the satin or semi gloss though.

If you'd like to see how they came from the factory then here's a couple pics of a factory new grill that my good friend Herby sold me a few years back.

Jon

That is pretty!

I'm on a cell phone, is it flat, satin/semi-gloss, or gloss?

Of the 3 bars in the middle, the top and bottom bars are painted semi-gloss black and the middle bar is polished to a semi-gloss finish. I always thought all 3 were the same but this is still in the factory box so probably about as period correct as we're gonna get....Unless of course they changed something mid-stream which NEVER happens with these cars

Jon

Thanks Jon! Semi gloss it is
Paul

Saw your car at Neil's shop a few weeks back. Outstanding job! Love the color. Was buying a brain bucket for going down the Spec Miata hole. Almost as bad as buying a boat.

Thanks Mike! Have fun with the Miata, I'll look for you at PIR. Paul