I figured since I was replacing the fan clutch on my '72 Supreme, I may as well clean and paint my fan while I'm at it. Does anyone know the correct paint color for the fan?

 

black

 

Just any black?

 

Yes, black.

However, when I replaced the fan clutch on my '78 Toronado a few years ago, I decided to paint the fan blue just for the H of it. The fan was fine mechanically but looked awful, and I had some blue spray paint laying around, so I thought what the heck. The fan is largely hidden under the shroud, so no one ever sees it, even at car shows.


Here's the fan as it came out of the car with the clutch still attached.







Here's the fan reinstalled with the new clutch and painted blue. The purpose of the repair was to replace the water pump, but since I had to take everything out, anyway, I went ahead and replaced the clutch and cleaned and repainted the fan.

No, it's not the correct color. It's my little secret.

 

Just Google "GM Reconditioning Black".

Close enough.

 

Better yet, just go to the hardware store and buy some black spray paint.

 

He wants it to be correct.

 

Low gloss black. It appears to be the same color as the pulleys. I could be wrong, though. But if you redid the pulleys and fan the same color and gloss level, it'll blend and nobody will notice. I know for sure it's not flat black or gloss black.

 

I have semi gloss in the garage, so I'll go with that.

 

Make sure you post after pics.

 

Of course

 

[QUOTE=72455;1622589]I have semi gloss in the garage, so I'll go with that. [/QUOTE

BINGO.

 

I would go with a light shade of black

 

Here’s a decent reference for the sheen on an engine of that era

 

Who cares about the engine, look at that hair! Now that, that is a woman!
I used PPG DCC9348 single-stage "semi-gloss" black on my underhood components. Same sheen as GM Reconditioning Black, 40-60 Gloss, but the DCC uses a hardener, so it's much more durable.
Unfortunately, PPG single-stage has gone the way of lacquer, they no longer produce. AkzoNobel, Eastwood, Summit sell, but you'll drop $80 for a quart+hardener.
For just a fan, go your semi-gloss rattle can.

 

That's funny. I thought exact same thing. She has it piled high.

 

That's a Marge Simpson hairdo.

 

Yeah, and if she leans forward into that power and free conveyor chain, she is screwed. I mean, holy ***** that would not fly today. Also, it's not good for assembly. Today, engines are usually built on pedestals for more support when you bolt something onto them so they don't swing. I do know my OEM has one line like that at our alliance plant, I'll look at it closer next time. I've done time on engine lines, though I don't any more.

On topic, my rule of thumb is everything is satin, also semi gloss. There is no gloss anything other than body paint and wheel paint. There is also damn little flat. A lot of bolts got black oxided and you could use flat black there.

The problem is there are about 20 kinds of satin black. The good news is it doesn't have to match anything, just be close. Give it a few coats. More coats, less heavy coats, is the way. Sand well and wipe with alcohol first. Maybe prime it.

 

Heater-A/C boxes, those are gloss, yes?

 

Before and after pics..
Before



After

 

I see a run

 

...and, spider webs...

 

Probably...but I'm ok with it.

 

I know...not quite sure how that happened. Maybe I didn't let the alcohol dry completely? Either way, it's not something I think will be noticeable on the car

 

Ya think? Now you can get some sleep.

 

Looks good enough to eat. Your car will probably run cooler now than it ever has. I would have painted it yellow.

 

Better do it again. You shouldn't settle for anything less than perfection.

 

I think Dave had plans to outline his undercarriage w/ yellow LEDs.

 

Norm, if I ever decide to do that, call the authorities , because I'll have definitely gone off the deep end...lol.

 

Count on it, Dave.