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Title: GT350 build date 1-9-69 front bumper paint
Post by: SChatman on January 12, 2022, 04:37:17 PM

I know the arms on the back of the front bumper is supposed to be painted black and it was addressed on this site before but I can't find it. Can someone please tell me how much is supposed to be painted and what sheen it's supposed to be, Flat Black, satin or semi gloss?
Thank you.

Title: Re: GT350 build date 1-9-69 front bumper paint
Post by: J_Speegle on January 12, 2022, 04:45:43 PM

Here is a picture of an unrestored front bumper and the blacked out attaching brackets

Suggests it was applied with a brush and likely has flattened IMHO with age. I've redone them with a semi-gloss. Applied just short of where the bracket and bumper meet on this example

Sorry the area is not well lite and the contrast is not as great as I would like but hope this helps

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/16/6-120122164324-167741218.jpeg)

Title: Re: GT350 build date 1-9-69 front bumper paint
Post by: SChatman on January 12, 2022, 04:53:10 PM

Thanks Jeff

Title: Re: GT350 build date 1-9-69 front bumper paint
Post by: Special Ed on January 12, 2022, 05:00:28 PM

Ford wanted the welded on bumper brackets blackened to match the black bumper arms

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