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    Offline challenger_73

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    Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « on: January 04, 2011 - 04:08:51 PM »
    Is the inside of the Trunk on a 1973 Challenger supposed to be painted body color? If so was there a texture to it. If I remember correctly, the quarters inside the trunk had under coating and sprayed body color over that. Any Trunk pictures would be appreciated. If I don't go with body color can anyone post pictures of what they did in Their trunk? Any help would be appreciated.
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    Offline DoNotChallengeHer

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #1 on: January 04, 2011 - 06:33:45 PM »
    It should be body color.  :2thumbs: Mine is painted over the under coating on the quarters in the trunk. I'll try to find pics.
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    Offline challenger_73

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #2 on: January 04, 2011 - 06:37:08 PM »
    It would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #3 on: January 04, 2011 - 09:23:48 PM »
    The rear quarters had sound deading (undercoating) applied before body paint.
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    Offline rallye73

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #4 on: January 04, 2011 - 09:28:48 PM »
    We used 3m Rocker Schutz on the inside of my quarter panels. Provides the right texture and it's paintable. You do however have to the have the special schutz gun to spray it. Most auto paint supply store have probably got one they will loan out. Hope this helps.
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    John Moorman
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #5 on: January 04, 2011 - 10:14:40 PM »
    The quarters were sprayed the entire length inside with undercoating prior to the quarter being fitted on the car.
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #6 on: January 04, 2011 - 10:17:50 PM »
    Quote from: rallye73 on January 04, 2011 - 09:28:48 PM
    Most auto paint supply store have probably got one they will loan out. Hope this helps.


    Ton of em on e bay.

    http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m39.l1313&_nkw=undercoating+gun&_sacat=
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    Offline Chlngrcrzy

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #7 on: January 05, 2011 - 02:05:35 PM »
    Well i went for a non-orignial look. I sprayed color tinted Raptor liner in my trunk and on my floors. It is extremely hard stuff and should provide a bit of sound deadening. the color was a bit off, but most of it will be un-noticed.     :bigsmile:
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    Offline challenger_73

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #8 on: January 05, 2011 - 11:08:57 PM »
    Thanks all. Much appreciated. I convinced my body guy into doing it the right way.
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #9 on: January 06, 2011 - 10:08:18 PM »
    My 74 has the trunk floor completely painted body colour and basically heavy overspray on the inr 1/4's over the "undercoat", that includes the rear body pnl and lock support.
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    Offline Dusty1

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #10 on: January 06, 2011 - 10:18:44 PM »
    Tinted bed liner gives you your color and texture in a single coat.
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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #11 on: January 06, 2011 - 10:40:16 PM »
    Nice, that's what I figure to do to mine as well. I'm not one of the chalk mark brigade and she'll be driven. nice subframe connectors, too.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #12 on: January 07, 2011 - 12:14:24 AM »
    Quote from: Dusty1 on January 06, 2011 - 10:18:44 PM
    Tinted bed liner gives you your color and texture in a single coat.

    I'm not a fan of bedliner on undersides. Think it looks bad.
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

    Offline rallye73

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #13 on: January 07, 2011 - 09:58:44 PM »
    Quote from: jimynick on January 06, 2011 - 10:40:16 PM
    Nice, that's what I figure to do to mine as well. I'm not one of the chalk mark brigade and she'll be driven. nice subframe connectors, too.
    Agreed. :cheers: The bottom of my car is painted same as the top side, but I'm still gonna drive it. I don't even own a trailer to put it on. I'll just have to clean alittle more than most.
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    John Moorman
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    1973 Challenger Rallye 340 4 speed (undergoing full resto)
    2003 Dodge SRT-4 Stage 3 turbo daily driver-been as fast as 11.97et
    1995 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe DOHC 5 speed Nitro-yellow-green (one of 527 built)

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    Re: Challenger Trunk Paint Question.
    « Reply #14 on: January 10, 2011 - 04:59:24 PM »
    C'mon TC, remember that it'll be black and look a lot like those valve covers on that fine hemi of yours! :2cents:
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