Factory Primer: Red Oxide and Black, anybody work at a GM assy plant circa 60's/70's?

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by Heater63

OK, guys, this is from my Uncle Wayne who painted at GM Assembly plant from 60's until late 70's, mostly painting cars. Sounds like they were starting to do e-coating on some panels, which would explain why our hoods are black, and cabs are red oxide. He says:

"I don't know exactly, but the hoods, fenders, etc. were dipped primed, while the bodies were mostly sprayed. although later the bodies were also dipped. the oxide was thicker and could take more sanding. hadn't thought too much about it. when I left we were still hand spraying color coats, but that changer just a year or two after I left."

There's your answer John!

Uncle Wayne's the Man! Thanks Heater63, now we know "the rest of the story".

John