1968 Interior restoration

[Jester]

I am about to start the interior restoration of my car and started to question if the pad/flat area behind the back seat really is the original material. To me it looks just like a painted piece of board. I attach a close up, is this what I should look like?

 

[Jester]

Now the attachment...

 

[Ruppstang]

Yes it was painted hard board.

 

[gtcs1]

Yes it was painted hard board.

This is made from what is called Masonite, 1/8" thick, just painted your color. One side of it is like your picture. This side is the one visible, facing up. Your lumber yard should have that.

 

[Jester]

Thanks, then I just need to repaint what I already have. Any ideas on paint? My interior is black standard.

 

[stangfan]

I repainted one years back. As I remember it just sucked the paint up. You would probably be fine using a basic black spray bomb.

 

[franklinair]

I put a sealer coat on first, then the color. The board is very porous and acts like a sponge sucking the paint otherwise.

Neil

 

[rvrtrash]

I've used "Kilz" as a primer before applying paint. Do it outside and let it air out.

Steve

 

[Mosesatm]

That's a great idea! I tried using automotive primer in a can but the panel sucked it up just like it was paint.

 

[Ruppstang]

I use 2 brushed coats of polyurethane finish then sand lightly then it is ready to paint.