tail light panel -finish

[qz16]

The car is a 1973 240z.

I am restoring the 3 piece steel rear tail light panel.

I was simply going to paint in what supposedly is the correct dark grey color, but someone with fair amount of experience supplying parts for these cars told me that the finish was actually lightly textured.

Can anyone confirm this for me.

If it is true then my plan is to prime the panel and with little more than a dust coat spray a textured paint (color is not correct) over the primer.  This would be followed by two coats to cover with the period correct color.

I would like to protect with a matte clear, but I am not sure if it will result in a finish that is too glossy or if it would reduce the texture feel to non-existent.

Would appreciate any insight or advice.

 

Thanks.

[siteunseen]

Look through here for the best match.  Cantech found it for some D hubcaps. I'm using my phone so can't cut through the post.

https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55558-topy-wheel-tail-light-finisher-and-d-wheel-cover-colour/?do=findComment&comment=496181

[siteunseen]

Better...

p.s No texture.

 

https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/55296-big-help-needed-for-1972-240z-color-code/?do=findComment&comment=495550

 

 

 

 

Edited November 10, 2018 by siteunseen

[qz16]

Siteunseen - this is great.  Thanks for taking the time to help.  I appreciate it.  AND, definitely no texture.

CantechZ - if you're out there - thank you as well.