Green paint for the gauge cluster
 

What is everybody using for the green paint on the gauge cluster?

Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster
 

I bookmarked this link but don't have any personal experience with with the paint.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=146376

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That paint in this link is very close to the origional

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Here's a good thread about restoring a 60-66 cluster. Looks as though the housings were the same color as the 67-72's. The member used the same Krylon Satin Jade spray paint.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/....php?p=5845867

Post #3 is specifically about the housing: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...63&postcount=3

Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster
 

That paint is not listed on the Krylon web site. Any other ideas on the light and dark green colors. I'll be going to the local hardware store tomorrow to look at there paint chips.

Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster
 

My idea is to use chrome spray can paint, it looks really nice on parts I have painted with it. It doesn't look mirror reflective like chrome metal, but it is very shiny. You can use green colored 194 bulbs, or white bulbs with green bulb covers.

Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster
 

I just looked at LMC and they don't carry gauge decals anymore, any suggestions on where to find them? Thanks for the responses, any other good ideas?

Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster
 

I don't have any experience with them, but forum members have mentioned whitegauges.net before. They don't have just white, they have other colors.

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I have not ever used or wanted to redo it back to the green myself. I have used Krylon gloss white or Krylon Chrome paint to redo the tins. Makes a HUGE difference in the light reflection.

That green does look pretty close though to keep it original looking.

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I was told this is nearly a perfect match https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/261...2&odnBg=FFFFFF

years ago it was krylon 3509 jade green satin and it was a really good match

Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster
 

The Krylon website has Colormaxx satin jade #5568 listed.
https://www.krylon.com/products/?N=9...9&paging=false

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Now all I have to do is find a Krylon dealer that has satin jade in stock. My Wal Mart had maybe 3 cans of Krylon. and you can forget about anything other than black or white. Going to look at Hobby Lobby on Sat.

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Don't forget to check the farm stores. My local one has a good selection of Krylon.

LockDoc

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Have you tried to buy any of it online since it isn't available locally?

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I'll try TSC tomorrow, since I have to drive right by it. It's only 45 min. from my house.