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Ogarland · 02-05-2013, 09:36 AM

Can anyone tell me what finish the heater box under the dash should be painted?Should it match the dash? The 5" hose from the engine to water pump,should it be painted engine color or not painted at all?

GREENBIRD56 · 02-05-2013, 02:18 PM

For the heater box, I've heard the stuff called "camera case" black before......I used the refinish paint for the black crinkle MOPAR valve covers on mine. Try some on a test piece, it takes a heavy application to get a more textured finish.

paul2748 · 02-05-2013, 08:41 PM

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The hose was painted engine color, as was the clamps.

02-05-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
Ogarland Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 28	1955 Thunderbird Can anyone tell me what finish the heater box under the dash should be painted?Should it match the dash? The 5" hose from the engine to water pump,should it be painted engine color or not painted at all?

02-05-2013, 02:18 PM	#2
GREENBIRD56 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 55	Re: 1955 Thunderbird For the heater box, I've heard the stuff called "camera case" black before......I used the refinish paint for the black crinkle MOPAR valve covers on mine. Try some on a test piece, it takes a heavy application to get a more textured finish.

02-05-2013, 08:41 PM	#3
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,988	Re: 1955 Thunderbird Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The hose was painted engine color, as was the clamps.