DeTomaso Mailing List: April 99, Message #526

In a message dated 4/14/99 8:42:04 PM Mountain Daylight Time, Eschuu@aol.com 
writes:

<< Hi All, Getting ready to paint #03039 . I ve admired quite a few of the P 
 cars paint schemes.  All of them help to personalize the car to the 
 individuals taste. My personal preference is to black everything out from 
the 
 body line 
 on down. What type of finish do most of you guys use for the black?
 Gloss, satin, or flat? Or is it just a personal thing?  Any other painting 
 suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks for your input.
 
 Ernie Schuster 72 Pre L  #03039 >>

Ernie,

I have done the black two different ways so far on my car.  Gloss (very easy 
maintenance) and flat (ah-lah Group 4 satin finish - much harder to keep nice 
due to the dull surface).

I prefer the satin finish actually even though it is harder to maintain 
because it really accentuates the contrasting color.

It really does come down to personal tastes.  I like chocolate. :o)

Jim