According to the concours judging manual at http://www.usadmc.com/files/handbook.pdf The last that left the factory with a glossy finish on the facias was 3599. 3600 on up had a matte finish. John Yeoman --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Dave Sontos" <dsontos@xxxx> wrote: > [Moderator's note: Early cars, I don't have the VIN number cutoff in front of me, had a clear coat finish that gave the facias a high degree of shine. For whatever reason later cars had the finish minus the clear coat. I belive the paint formula was the same for both.] > > > > The original paint formula will give you the "matt" finish. A lot of > DeLorean owners are adding a second clear gloss coat over the original > formula. Its a owner preference. Here is a link to my painting experience > including where to find a PPG paint distributer. > http://personal.picusnet.com/dsontos/painting.html > > Dave Sontos > vin 02573 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Watkins Family" <watbmv@xxxx> > To: "DMC News list" <dmcnews@xxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 7:26 PM > Subject: [DML] Facia's Glossy/Matte > > > > Is there a distinct difference in the Glossy facia and the Matte? I'm > > thinking of a new front facia. Mine is warped and needs repainting. At > > approx $650.00 a new one may be better. The only one's for the front > > appear to be matte. > > > > Tom > > #005732 > > > > > > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > > moderator@xxxx > > > > To search the archives or view files, log in at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http:/ /docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > >