I need the details for paint for my air cleaner, I can't seem to find the right gloss. I would like to get it professionally done by a paint shop.

 

I've used the semi-gloss black spray paint available at the loacal auto parts store with great success on air cleaners and brackets.

 

I have tried that but the sheen isn't correct, i have also tried low gloss but that isn't shiny enough and semi is to shiny...

 

Bummer!

I think you can get "OE" paint from suppliers like Fusicks and Year One.

 

Get some 60% gloss eggshell finish black, or if you can find it, GM itself used to supply "Reconditioning Black" for used car department detailing use. I think it came in both 30% and 60% gloss, but it also came in gallon cans which might complicate things if all you need is enough to paint an aircleaner.

In spray bombs, Krylon Satin Black sprayed thin is a very close match and would satisfy all but the most **** of car show judges.

There's bound to be a body & paint supply in Richmond area who can mix you up a spray bomb or two of 60% gloss black.

 

I have spoken to them, they said they can mix anything they just needed the formula... Does anybody know the percentage of gloss in semi-gloss?

 

Eastwood Underhood black is perfect.

 

Have you tried SEM spray paint? They have lots of colors for trim on cars we use there paint for small things in our shop. Getting it done in a body shop would be expensive and they would be guessing at how shinny.

 

Original air cleaner paint was a lot glossier than many people use today ....