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Paint question for the restorers
I've been collecting parts to turn my truck into an AC truck when I get ready to do the big tear down and I was wondering what you guys are using for paint to make the inner and outer suitcases of the system look factory fresh. Some of my underdash pieces aren't quite the same color as others and the case that would go under the hood has been painted green, so I need to strip and respray it. Any suggestions or pics of stock AC systems would be appreciated.
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
Under the hood box is hard to match since it had fibers showing in the color.I don`t think there is a "correct" way to do the heat system and be one color.I know the inside pieces are mixed colors anyway.One piece looks o.d. green.I guess I like a satin black under the dash.
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
Thanks Tim. I didn't think there was anything I could do with the outer box, but I figured I'd ask. The o.d. green piece was actually the piece I thought was faded or something. I guess I'll leave that one alone and respray the other pieces in Krylon's semi flat black.
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Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 11-07-2007 at 10:45 PM. |
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
I`m going to pay more attention to that o.d. piece.I`m not sure if all mine are that way or whether all are like that.Maybe heat turned them?
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
I sprayed my outer box with duplicolor "vinyl dye" and it turned out pretty good. I'm not sure how it will hold up to the elements tho.
I'll get some pics when i get home. ![]()
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
i lightly sanded my outer ac box and coated it with several coats of satin clear. looks like new
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
The outer box looks like a faded grey color- I used on cast coat color on both of mine- available from NAPA as Cast Iron Grey - it allows the fibers to show and makes it look like new- hit it with some clear and it really pops.
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
I did something similiar on my GT-37 and it turned out pretty good as well.
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
If anyone gets around to posting some pics I'd appreciate it. They all sound like good ideas.
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Re: Paint question for the restorers
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