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  1. 03-14-2025, 08:11 AM #1
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    1967 non-S (normale) engine shroud finish

    hello all. does anyone know if the correct engine shroud finish suppose to be a matte black or gloss black? should the fiberglass fibers be visible or no?
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  2. 03-14-2025, 08:50 AM #2
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    Below is a thread that talks about restoring engine shrouds. I did mine last year when I had the carbs rebuilt. I used the Tandy stain that was mentioned in the thread and it turned out great. Below before and after photos. I cleaned and lightly sanded the fiberglass before staining.

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  3. 03-15-2025, 07:31 PM #3
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    Wow . misinformation , the shrouds are absolutely not painted and the fiberglass fibers are somewhat visible , and they were originally semi-gloss but the gloss faded over time .
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  4. 03-15-2025, 07:38 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Richy View Post
    Wow . misinformation , the shrouds are absolutely not painted and the fiberglass fibers are somewhat visible , and they were originally semi-gloss but the gloss faded over time .
    This is my experience as well.

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  5. 03-16-2025, 06:28 AM #5
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    I like the faded black look. I am keeping my 68 as is.
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