1968 Charger Rear Panel Blackout: Flat Black? Satin Black?

[OldChargerGuy]

Hey, B-body Guys & Gals.

What was the factory gloss of the '68 Charger's rear panel? I don't think it was glossy, but was it satin black or flat black?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Sixpactogo]

Someone probably will come up with what the factory did. I thought it was Organisol or something. However, I used a textured satin black on mine. Definitely not gloss or flat.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Satin finish black is correct for 1968.

 

[OldChargerGuy]

Someone probably will come up with what the factory did. I thought it was Organisol or something. However, I used a textured satin black on mine. Definitely not gloss or flat.

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Thanks, sixpacktogo. I faintly recall the blackout panel having a texture to its finish, like an extreme fine sandpaper. Are you able to post a close-up photo that captures your car's gloss black finish, the separating trim, and the textured satin black? Grateful for your help.

 

[OldChargerGuy]

Satin finish black is correct for 1968.

Hey, Dick. Does the blackout panel have a texture to its finish?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Hey, Dick. Does the blackout panel have a texture to its finish?

No, not in 1968. Here's 57 year old factory paint, complete with crappy masking job ...

 

[OldChargerGuy]

No, not in 1968. Here's 57 year old factory paint, complete with crappy masking job ...

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Okay, then. That makes it easy. Thank you so much.
That's an original '68 Charger? Congratulations. I love the color.
And are you saying the factory botched the paint masking like that?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Okay, then. That makes it easy. Thank you so much.
That's an original '68 Charger? Congratulations. I love the color.
And are you saying the factory botched the paint masking like that?

1968 UAW work at its finest.

 

[Sixpactogo]

Thanks, sixpacktogo. I faintly recall the blackout panel having a texture to its finish, like an extreme fine sandpaper. Are you able to post a close-up photo that captures your car's gloss black finish, the separating trim, and the textured satin black? Grateful for your help.

This is the best i can do. I would say yours is correct. Leave it alone.

 

[RTDaddy]

Just my opinion, anybody nit picking your car or my car that close had best have a lot of green in hand getting ready to buy it. Leave it good.

 

[OldChargerGuy]

Hey, B-body Guys & Gals.

What was the factory gloss of the '68 Charger's rear panel? I don't think it was glossy, but was it satin black or flat black?

Thanks for your help.

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Update: The car's finish was completed a few weeks ago with its final "cut and buff". The craftsman's eye saw that the blackout paint was improperly done (gloss black scuffed with sandpaper), so I had it redone. Thanks goodness, the black finish on the taillamp bezels would have contrasted against the "foggy" blackout.

 

[OldChargerGuy]

Just my opinion, anybody nit picking your car or my car that close had best have a lot of green in hand getting ready to buy it. Leave it good.

Oh, it's just me, RTDaddy; I'm the picky one. I want the car as close to original as reasonably possible. Knowing the blackout paint was going to be redone, I inquired of the expertise here to verify my memory. I had forgotten all about the black finish on the taillamp bezels until I opened their packaging; the bezels answered my question.

 

[mgivens710]

Currently painting my car and want to make sure I understand what you are saying. Spray the taillight panel with gloss black and then scuff it with sand paper?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Currently painting my car and want to make sure I understand what you are saying. Spray the taillight panel with gloss black and then scuff it with sand paper?

No way Jose. Spray it the correct satin black once and you’re done.