Black spray can paint for '50 Panhead primary

[41craig]

I'm painting my primary cover and don't want to mix paint for one primary. Is there anything that is close to OEM?
Thanks, Craig

[T. Cotten]

I'm painting my primary cover and don't want to mix paint for one primary. Is there anything that is close to OEM?
Thanks, Craig

Under fluorescent, incandescent, or daylight, Craig?

If we must discern shades of black, judges must be ordained.

...Cotten
PS: I almost forgot, I hate paint.

[41craig]

Thanks Cotten. I tried to paint it a couple of years ago and the gloss black is more of a satin finish. Then I had both hips replaced and my project was set aside for a few years.

[T. Cotten]

Pick a different rattle-can, Craig!

Its like life in general: 'luck o' the draw', and if a judge wants to point his stinkfinger at it, ... .. . .

Did I mention I hate paint?

....Cotten

[PaulCDF]

Another member on this site recommended Car-Rep 2K in rattle cans. I tried it (Gloss White) and had good results. Bit pricey but LONG shelf life after use which makes it unique among 2ks (at least based on my meager experience). Pretty durable stuff. I do not know if it is close to OEM or something a judge would give the nod to but then that is not my world: Car-Rep 2K Epoxy Color Top Coat | 11oz Aerosol - Car-Rep Automotive Products | U.S.

[41craig]

Thanks Paul. I looked it up and they have a High Gloss Jet Black. I'll try it and let people on here if it's good or bad. And to Cotten, I'm not a fan of paint either!

[Rubone]

I usually use a good quality automotive touch up paint, like the black Chevrolet uses for their modern trucks.

[otis71]

Dupli-color Toyota black matches frames well. I’ve never seen an original paint primary cover that wasn’t beat to death to compare but would assume it to be similar to the frame.

[exeric]

I have to say that a primary cover deserves to be well painted and that means single stage or better automotive paint. Auto paint is tough, glossy, and will look good for years. I know it's a pain to mix up a small amount of paint, but you'll regret it if you don't. I think this picture is a nice example of a 1950.

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