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mbzaungst · 11-20-2018, 06:25 AM

Someone painted my outer heater box that houses the heater core, trying to find a paint that mimics the original texture and color any help ???

davepl · 11-20-2018, 11:41 AM

Color isn't something I can describe in a post, but I'll point you towards "Hammertone" and the other ones that have a bit of a texture to them. I think the originals were fiberglass so that's the look you're going for, not a totally consistent color.

**Jason Banks** · 11-20-2018, 08:15 PM

What did they paint it with? If it is just spray paint you can often clean it off with lacquer thinner or another solvent. Not sure how paint stripper reacts with the fiberglass underneath. Maybe someone else can chime in. Or you could sand it all off and clearcoat it. Sanding it off would be a hell of a chore though. Too many nooks and cranny's. If you are taking it off the firewall you could look for a replacement.

mbzaungst · 11-21-2018, 10:58 AM

It was my screw up honestly, it had been painted and the truck is a frame off resto. I tried to sand it thinking I could just leave it bare, only to find it took all the texture off. I may just have to find another OEM one. I was hoping to make it look ok the way it was.

FL71C10 · 11-21-2018, 12:00 PM

Here is a post from a member that seems to be an expert in heater boxes.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=heater+box

11-20-2018, 06:25 AM	#1
mbzaungst Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wacousta, Mich Posts: 90	HVAC Color Someone painted my outer heater box that houses the heater core, trying to find a paint that mimics the original texture and color any help ???

11-20-2018, 11:41 AM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: HVAC Color Color isn't something I can describe in a post, but I'll point you towards "Hammertone" and the other ones that have a bit of a texture to them. I think the originals were fiberglass so that's the look you're going for, not a totally consistent color. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-20-2018, 08:15 PM	#3
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,517	Re: HVAC Color What did they paint it with? If it is just spray paint you can often clean it off with lacquer thinner or another solvent. Not sure how paint stripper reacts with the fiberglass underneath. Maybe someone else can chime in. Or you could sand it all off and clearcoat it. Sanding it off would be a hell of a chore though. Too many nooks and cranny's. If you are taking it off the firewall you could look for a replacement.

11-21-2018, 10:58 AM	#4
mbzaungst Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wacousta, Mich Posts: 90	Re: HVAC Color It was my screw up honestly, it had been painted and the truck is a frame off resto. I tried to sand it thinking I could just leave it bare, only to find it took all the texture off. I may just have to find another OEM one. I was hoping to make it look ok the way it was.

11-21-2018, 12:00 PM	#5
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,506	Re: HVAC Color Here is a post from a member that seems to be an expert in heater boxes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=heater+box __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.



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