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calvin78612 05-29-2019 09:05 PM

Emblem paint
 
What red paint are you guys using on your fender badges ?

WyattTX 05-31-2019 11:51 AM

Re: Emblem paint
 
Most folks just replace themb (when new ones are available). But, I suppose you could try to go to hobby stores, and look for the right shade of red, and whatever other colors are on the emblem.

S10Fan 05-31-2019 08:53 PM

Re: Emblem paint
 
I've read about folks using finger nail polish, it's enamel and comes in a gazillion colors with a built in brush.

calvin78612 05-31-2019 09:43 PM

Re: Emblem paint
 
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I have a can of one shot 104L bright red coming tomorrow, i'll see how that works.

S10Fan 06-01-2019 02:53 AM

Re: Emblem paint
 
I seem to remember another method of using a syringe flow paint into the desired area.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690408

calvin78612 06-01-2019 07:19 AM

Re: Emblem paint
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan (Post 8534966)
I seem to remember another method of using a syringe flow paint into the desired area.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690408

I have a syringe and I will try that method. Looks pretty easy to do.

Palf70Step 06-01-2019 05:32 PM

Re: Emblem paint
 
If I knew about it, I sure forgot about that syringe method. Very kool.

lowbrow454 06-02-2019 03:18 AM

Re: Emblem paint
 
When I did mine I wish I would have added a drop or 2 of hardener in the syringe. Took forever to dry but, it was a fairly thick coat.

calvin78612 06-02-2019 08:08 AM

Re: Emblem paint
 
Mine is slow to dry.

Axle 06-02-2019 04:41 PM

Re: Emblem paint
 
I've used Testors model paint it is (was?) an enamel, and you can mix it to achieve the color you want if theres no pre-mixed version the right shade.

rgunlock 06-03-2019 01:58 PM

Re: Emblem paint
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lowbrow454 (Post 8535456)
When I did mine I wish I would have added a drop or 2 of hardener in the syringe. Took forever to dry but, it was a fairly thick coat.

Be careful not to use too much hardener. I did, and ended up with the paint buckling and breaking off in chunks. Look like crap now. Been waiting for a reason to pull my fenders so I can get the emblems off and re-do them. I will say that the syringe method made it pretty easy though.


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