Recreating Grey Wrinkle Paint?

[j-c-c-62]

So, I have a small important project that requires grey wrinkle paint, in a spray can. Doesn't appear anybody makes it anymore.
I found a source online that has NOS VHT engine grey wrinkle paint, but is asking $926 +tax for a single can, he will graciously include shipping.
How about this solution, I get a spray can of easy to find black wrinkle paint for $14+, apply it, let it dry, and then overcoat it with thin coat of spray can grey satin?
Anybody tried it? Does the texture still remain to any degree?

 

[R413]

I have two of these I'm not using

 

[R413]

Your plan should work, get a thick coat of wrinkle on it and it will have good texture. Then after it dries for a few days put gray on top.

 

[khryslerkid]

Test it on something else, not your project, to make sure the grey topcoat will be compatible.

 

[j-c-c-62]

I have two of these I'm not using

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Thanks, splatter may not work. I am refinishing a high value very early JBL high frequency 375 speaker/driver.
I'll report back how this works, before and after.

 

[Photon440]

O'Reily still lists it on their site:
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/vht/vht-11-ounce-gray-spray-paint/vht0/sp205

 

[RonnieLongball]

Ok, so I would think you could get away with painting the crinkle. I wouldn’t rule out a sample or two first though. I used the VHT black on my blower housing as was pleased with it. I would assume once it offgasses in the oven it should stick. maybe some adhesion promoter before the grey.

 

[HALIFAXHOPS]

Believe it or not call Sherman Williams store they got me some in blue but in a quart. Was I think $20

 

[AR67GTX]

You might look at SEMs texture paint for vinyl surfaces. It’s intended to replicate vinyl graining. However, it’s black too. The degree of texture is controlled by the spray distance and speed of the pass. I usually sand it very lightly with fine sandpaper on a wooden block to flatten the raised surfaces to look more like vinyl texture but it can be left as sprayed and topcoated with other paint.

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There is also that anti-chip coating applied to rocker panel areas if you need something with a texture more along those lines.

 

[gkent]

VHT grey wrinkle and Bob's yer uncle.

 

[BearDodge67]

So, I have a small important project that requires grey wrinkle paint, in a spray can. Doesn't appear anybody makes it anymore.
I found a source online that has NOS VHT engine grey wrinkle paint, but is asking $926 +tax for a single can, he will graciously include shipping.
How about this solution, I get a spray can of easy to find black wrinkle paint for $14+, apply it, let it dry, and then overcoat it with thin coat of spray can grey satin?
Anybody tried it? Does the texture still remain to any degree?

Only $926? that's a bargain compared to this guy.. you got a choice, 1bbl for $1020, the A12 edition for $1079 or the dual quad for $1032..