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Paint color of Gadge Needles
I want to paint my gadge needles the original orange. Does anyone know who makes the correct color? Does Testors model paint have an orange that will work?
Thanks, Don. |
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I used krylon model paint called glow orange. I think it turned about as close to stock as you can get. I got a couple close-ups shots of it. Here's a pic with my new wheel. Let me know if you want to see a close-up.
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Testors orange is what I have used, worked great for me
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I used an old spray can color called "Stoplight Red." It's a neon. Makes it look so new I thought my GMAC payment book was still in the glovebox.
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With some of the other posts I've seen..............I've gotta ask....................
Does any of these choices make it faster..................................?
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Thanks for the replys and suggestions
![]() Rusty 'Ol 69, I might have to find some of that Krylon, and no I don't need ant close uo pics at this time. 68OrangeSunshine, is that an old paint that is not made anymore? If so, can you send it to me? You can keep the GMAC payment book LOL. Here's an adendment to the original question: How do I remove the needles without bending or damaging them? |
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Just mask off your gauges.Dull your tape first by rubbing it on your jeans.If it sticks too good & your gauge print is in poor condition it can pull some of it off.I've never tried pulling the needles off-how would you spray them w/o any finger prints on them.It amazes me how many people don't take the time to do the needles-I just cringe when I look inside a sweet looking truck and I see the old ratty gauges unrestored!
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The easiest way is to cut a slit in a piece of paper and slide it over the top of the needle then tape the slits. That way you don't risk harming the surface of the gauge and you don't have to risk mashing the needle trying to get it off.
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I gather from everyones comments that the needles don't come off very easy......
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If you go the tape route, 3M makes some "Low Stick" tape, used for painting. Last time I had my gauge cluster out, I regret not painting the needles! Easy fix I suppose...plan to do it one of these days.
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DTILLY,
I used the paper slit method,[ I didn't want to upset the instrument calibration] and lo-tack 3M masking on the Instrument Gauge Bezel.[And it still lifted some of the silver mist from around the inside individual instrument holes.] Also I bagged the speedo and fuel gauges in plastic so overspray wouldn't get into the movements and jam stuff. I'll check tomorrow what brand that Stoplight Red was. I'm keeping it, as I still have a '71 Jimmy and a '67 K/10 Sub I also need to work on. The GMAC book got paid off in '75 or '76, I think. I didn't really keep it, I was only having a flashback. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 03-24-2003 at 05:25 AM. |
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I used testors Model Master Fourescent Red, it's almost a dead on match for the original color. I don't know if it comes in rattle can though. Here is a pic of how it looks.
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I used tin foil to protect the guage while painting. Quick to put on and take off. Did not get any overspray.
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Excellent suggestions from everyone, and something tells me I'm not going to be the only one taking apart their gadges. It's shocking how something so small, and easy to fix, can stand out like a sore thumb.
Thanks again, Don |
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STOPLIGHT RED
That "Stoplight Red" I mentioned was made by Plasti-Cote. It is their p/n FL-6 and the barcode on the back of the can is:
71915 00606. Of course any of these colors will work as long as you use only the same shade and manufacturer for all your projects. Consistency = Professionalism! |
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Thanks 68orangesunshine,
I'll try to find that, or the krylon color, and follow the advice from the other posts. |
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