68 grill frame, what shade of black?

[bull]

I tried doing a search on this and all I could really find was where someone said (I think) "light gloss" but I don't know what that means exactly. It doesn't sound like gloss or semi gloss but something in-between. I've thought about doing powder coating on it but lately I'm kind of shying away from that idea in favor of paint. Anyway, what's "right" as far as sheen on the black grill frame?

[twodko]

Hi Bull,

When I restored the grille on my 69 I used SEM satin black........looks right to me. 

[bill440rt]

You're hunch is right, Bull. It should be somewhere in between semi-gloss and gloss. Think black e-coat on newer car sheetmetal parts.
I did mine in black urethane (full gloss), just because I liked the look. I've seen others done full flat also.

A gloss black spray paint rattle can would probably be a close match, it's duller than automotive paint out of a gun.
Whatever you choose make sure you do a small test panel just to be sure it's what you want.

[bull]

Thanks, guys.

The idea of doing a test patch is an excellent suggestion. I've been surprised more than once with the differences I've seen in different brands and styles of black paint.