New hood, what can I do about paint?

[Harlow]

I've stumbled onto a 68 bulge hood for my satellite at a great price. The paint on my car is not very good, but not so bad that I can't live with it for a while. I would like to put the hood on, but is there anyway I can paint the hood and not have it look out of place with the rest of the car? Any suggestions.

[69bronzeT5]

I dont think you can make paint look worn out BUT what about painting the hood flat black? That will look pretty good?

[Charger-Bodie]

id just paint it, it will look a little diferant than the rest of the car but oh well for now! .... also are you absolutley sure that the hood is a 68 cause there are a few minor diffs. 1 being the hood latch striker is in a little bit differant location, it can be made to work but will require some mod.

[OttawaCharger]

I'm with bronze on this one.  If you try and match the paint it won't look right.  If you go for flat black it'll look like it belongs there and no one will know that it was a late addition.

[Harlow]

id just paint it, it will look a little diferant than the rest of the car but oh well for now! .... also are you absolutley sure that the hood is a 68 cause there are a few minor diffs. 1 being the hood latch striker is in a little bit differant location, it can be made to work but will require some mod.

Well its actually a 69 hood. I know the actual bulges and inserts are different for the two years, but its going on a satellite so its not really correct anyways, and most people won't even know. I just figured I wouldn't tell any one  What will I need to modify to get it to work? I'm thinking I might just paint it white myself, and try to use the opportunity to learn something.   

[Charger-Bodie]

id just paint it, it will look a little diferant than the rest of the car but oh well for now! .... also are you absolutley sure that the hood is a 68 cause there are a few minor diffs. 1 being the hood latch striker is in a little bit differant location, it can be made to work but will require some mod.

Well its actually a 69 hood. I know the actual bulges and inserts are different for the two years, but its going on a satellite so its not really correct anyways, and most people won't even know. I just figured I wouldn't tell any one  What will I need to modify to get it to work? I'm thinking I might just paint it white myself, and try to use the opportunity to learn something.   

the latch is over just a little to one side more in 69 youll just have too stick it on and go from there.

[Fitz73Chrgr]

I dont think you can make paint look worn out BUT what about painting the hood flat black? That will look pretty good?

I think there is a way to make paint look worn.  When I was 16 I worked as a porter at a body shop, and when a car came in with faded paint, there was something they did to the paint on the new panels to make it match the car better.  I don't think it was ever a perfect match, but it was better than just putting a glossy fender on a faded car.  Couldn't tell you what they did though, hopefully a body guy will chime in.

[Harlow]

I'm starting to think it might look alright painted. The paint isn't really faded its just got scratches and chips in it. I think if I polish the fenders well it should look pretty decent.

[Charger-Bodie]

I'm starting to think it might look alright painted. The paint isn't really faded its just got scratches and chips in it. I think if I polish the fenders well it should look pretty decent.

if the color is close that will be a good plan you have there!

[hemi-hampton]

If you want new paint to match dull faded oxidized paint you have to ad a Flattening agent. I've done this but advise against it, Because some day when it does get rubbed good luck with the flattened paint LEON.