Question- painting underside of hood

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
In 1954, was the underside of the hood painted the same as the exterior or was it a flat black? The car I am restoring had been repainted and the underside of the hood was the same color as the exterior.



Thanks in advance for the feedback.

Comments

  • Underside of hood should be same as exterior of hood to be authentic, exception might be if hood was replaced when car was fairly new, replacement crash parts came in a black prime coat and most body shops did not take the time to repaint the underside.
  • Underside of hood should be body color, plus some had padding on the underside some did not. It is up to you which you choose.
    Bob
  • Thanks Steve and Bob.
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