Factory color code for gauge tins?

[~Whitey~]

Anyone know the factory code for the green on the gauge tins?
Tried searching for it but no luck.
Thanks in advance.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

Anyone know the factory code for the green on the gauge tins?
Tried searching for it but no luck.
Thanks in advance.

The closest you will get is Krylon Jade Green Satin. I have not found anything else that comes close. Thank board member "theastronaut" for this information.

Take care,
Tom

[~Whitey~]

Thanks for the reply. I ended up having it color matched at O'reillys. More expensive than Krylon no doubt... I just didn't want to run all over trying to find that particular color.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

The closest you will get is Krylon Jade Green Satin. I have not found anything else that comes close. Thank board member "theastronaut" for this information.

Take care,
Tom

Yep, I second the 3509 Jade Green Satin. I have some pics from an old thread of a cluster half painted with it here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=146376

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

Thanks for the reply. I ended up having it color matched at O'reillys. More expensive than Krylon no doubt... I just didn't want to run all over trying to find that particular color.

Wow! - that was quick!

[~Whitey~]

Yeah I couldn't wait... Working on it this weekend. Was at O'Reilly when I asked that question hoping someone knew it and posted quick... just had them match it to a color chip. GS242 from spectramaster. I'll post a pic or two in this thread once I paint them.

[TBONE1964]

Great,

Always looking for new ways to accomplish goals. I would love to see photos of yours when you have time to post.

Thank you,
Tom

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

Yeah I couldn't wait... Working on it this weekend. Was at O'Reilly when I asked that question hoping someone knew it and posted quick... just had them match it to a color chip. GS242 from spectramaster. I'll post a pic or two in this thread once I paint them.

That would be a cool thing to have access to. I wish the O'Reilly stores around here did that.

[leddzepp]

This color is a perfect match for the outer tin. The inner tin used a slightly darker green.

[leddzepp]

This shows the slight color difference

[~Whitey~]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Great,

Always looking for new ways to accomplish goals. I would love to see photos of yours when you have time to post.

Thank you,
Tom

Here ya go Tom!

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

That would be a cool thing to have access to. I wish the O'Reilly stores around here did that.

Only a couple do here, but one is real close to my house so it works out great.

Originally Posted by leddzepp

This color is a perfect match for the outer tin. The inner tin used a slightly darker green.

I noticed both of my tins were the darker color on the inside, but my Tach tin and the inside of the Fuel tin was the lighter. I just painted them all the same and just clear coated the metal on the backs. You can see the whole process in my build thread. New face, inner plastic and circuit. Rest is all original.. and a 80lb oil gauge to boot.

[jocko]

Looks great, thx for posting the fini pics! Never thought if green. Redoes, adds a modern touch. Green truck or just a change of pace? And how'd you paint the needles?

[~Whitey~]

thanks Jocko...Truck is going to be black with black interior... I painted my engine green, caliper are green.. Not sure what else yet.. But just little accents, nothing major, mostly will be black.

I cleaned and wiped the needles down with Pre, then masked them off and sprayed them with Duplicolor Hugger Green, several light coats.. then a medium coat. Don't spray it heavy.

here's my engine:



Little vid after I got it in.

1969 Chevy frame off restoration - YouTube

[Andy4639]

That looks good. My only question is how will it look at night with lights on? I like it though it's differant.