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JJR · 12-23-2003, 03:46 PM

I know this has come up before but I can't find my notes on it. What paint do you use to paint the gauge needles? I have used a Testors Flouresent Red Paint marker (basically a magic marker with paint) and it worked ok but I think a spray paint would work better. I am getting ready to marry my gauges with a tach cluster I picked up and need to re-do a few needles. Thanks.

Solver · 12-23-2003, 05:55 PM

This is what I use and it's about as an exact a match as you will find

Vince M · 12-23-2003, 06:23 PM

I used exactly the same stuff. There is an orange and a red-orange. I used the red orange and it looks real close to the original.

JJR · 12-23-2003, 10:02 PM

Thanks guys. I will go looking for it. I would guess between Home Depot, Lowe's, and Walmart I should be able to find it. Thanks again.

jmanz69 · 12-23-2003, 11:36 PM

I use Testors Model Master Flourescent Red. It's an exact match! You can get it at any hobby shop in brush application, and maybe spray too. Cost me maybe $2 for a 1/2 oz bottle.

12-23-2003, 03:46 PM	#1
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	Gauge Needle Paint I know this has come up before but I can't find my notes on it. What paint do you use to paint the gauge needles? I have used a Testors Flouresent Red Paint marker (basically a magic marker with paint) and it worked ok but I think a spray paint would work better. I am getting ready to marry my gauges with a tach cluster I picked up and need to re-do a few needles. Thanks. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

12-23-2003, 05:55 PM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	This is what I use and it's about as an exact a match as you will find Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

12-23-2003, 06:23 PM	#3
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I used exactly the same stuff. There is an orange and a red-orange. I used the red orange and it looks real close to the original. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

12-23-2003, 10:02 PM	#4
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	Thanks guys. I will go looking for it. I would guess between Home Depot, Lowe's, and Walmart I should be able to find it. Thanks again. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

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12-23-2003, 11:36 PM	#5
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I use Testors Model Master Flourescent Red. It's an exact match! You can get it at any hobby shop in brush application, and maybe spray too. Cost me maybe $2 for a 1/2 oz bottle.



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