BTW, you can't wax the tail if it is truly flat. However, you can use
Vaseline on it. It is an old detailer's trick and it works better than wax!
Joe
72 TR6
Pat Fischer wrote:
> The 6 originally came with a flat-looking black on the tail panel.
> Can't tell you if it was called flat or matte. However, this color was
> sprayed over the body color. Over the years with exhaust deposits and
> repeated washings, often that paint would wear and body color would
> show through. Many people repainted either a shinier black or body
> color paint. The original paint, with exhaust deposits and the fact
> that you couldn't wax it didn't hold up very well.
>
> If you're restoring to absolutely stock, you may not care about this.
> Just thought I'd throw some of the practicalities into the ring for
> your consideration.
>
> Thanks!
> Pat
>
> William Brewer wrote:
>> I am getting some conflicting info on the proper black for a TR6
>> windshield frame and tail panel. Is there a definitive source that says
>> whether it is flat or matte black?
>> TIA,
>>
>> Bill in Tehachapi
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