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shawno72 · 02-02-2012, 02:28 PM

Ok I am going to try and repaint my license plates. Standard yellow letters on black plate. My question is what color yellow do I buy and from where?

**leddzepp** · 02-02-2012, 02:53 PM

i have found school bus yellow to be the closest match to original. hobby shops are your best bet
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shawno72 · 02-02-2012, 03:00 PM

Thank you leddzepp that was a color I was thinking of.

fastwillie 696969 · 02-02-2012, 06:35 PM

try this place for color codes .www.sanquentinprisonmetalshop.org

**michael bustamante** · 02-02-2012, 08:23 PM

fastwilly...... thats funny

shawno72 · 02-02-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

try this place for color codes .www.sanquentinprisonmetalshop.org

Been there and we are not allowed to touch the paint.

ChevLoRay · 02-02-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Been there and we are not allowed to touch the paint.

....sniff, sniff.

shawno72 · 02-02-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

....sniff, sniff.

Ahhh you been there too. Whats your number celly?
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KrazyRay · 02-02-2012, 10:09 PM

Check with member C10 King. Rene's wife paints a bunch of plates.

shawno72 · 02-02-2012, 10:20 PM

Well Rene what do you say?? What color does your lovely wife use on your plates.
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c1069 · 02-03-2012, 02:09 AM

I'm interested too, and what kind of Black I need for the plate?

shawno72 · 02-03-2012, 05:31 AM

Ok somebody has to know what colors to use.
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**special-K** · 02-03-2012, 06:11 AM

Chrome Yellow

shawno72 · 02-03-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Chrome Yellow

Chrome yellow? Any particular brand?
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shawno72 · 02-03-2012, 07:17 PM

Anyone???

C/10 King · 02-03-2012, 10:00 PM

My wife uses one shot paint, black for the back ground and a chrome yellow mix that way it's not to yellow-ie and about 5 different brushes, good look Shawn.

shawno72 · 02-03-2012, 10:58 PM

Thanks Rene found some chrome yellow at O'Reillys. Gonna give it a try this weekend.
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ETsC10 · 02-04-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

My wife uses one shot paint, black for the back ground and a chrome yellow mix that way it's not to yellow-ie and about 5 different brushes, good look Shawn.

Vote #2 for OneShot!
If you want your paintjob to last for years without fading or chalking,
it's the best readily available oil based on the market IMHO.

Get it at a auto paint shop or sign supply.

shawno72 · 02-04-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Vote #2 for OneShot!
If you want your paintjob to last for years without fading or chalking,
it's the best readily available oil based on the market IMHO.

Get it at a auto paint shop or sign supply.

All right I'll try the front plate first and see how it turns out. If it turns out ugly I'll give in and let your wife do it Rene.

C/10 King · 02-04-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

All right I'll try the front plate first and see how it turns out. If it turns out ugly I'll give in and let your wife do it Rene.

Okay Shawn, sounds good remember she charges double for people who tried to paint them themselves and then ends up screwing them up.

BTW, I have a extra "Chase Chevrolet" lic. frame with your name on it.

**N2TRUX** · 02-04-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

All right I'll try the front plate first and see how it turns out. If it turns out ugly I'll give in and let your wife do it Rene.

If your not as handy with a paint brush as Rene's wife there is another way. You can spray the yellow first, then add a few coats of clear. From there you can paint the black in thin coats till you get proper coverage.
Once cured, use 1000 grit on a small block and sand the black away from the top of the letters. Go slow once you see yellow showing through. Its tedious work, but can give a really nice look.

shawno72 · 02-04-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Okay Shawn, sounds good remember she charges double for people who tried to paint them themselves and then ends up screwing them up.

BTW, I have a extra "Chase Chevrolet" lic. frame with your name on it.

Thank you Rene but I found a nice frame at the swap meet for $5.

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If your not as handy with a paint brush as Rene's wife there is another way. You can spray the yellow first, then add a few coats of clear. From there you can paint the black in thin coats till you get proper coverage.
Once cured, use 1000 grit on a small block and sand the black away from the top of the letters. Go slow once you see yellow showing through. Its tedious work, but can give a really nice look.

Actually the truth be told my mom is going to paint them, she is quite good at this kind of thing. I would have given them to Rene first but my mom said "I can do it" and the price is right so we will see. Here is a before pic, she will start the front one tonight.
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**leddzepp** · 02-04-2012, 03:54 PM

Here is a thread showing how I restored mine, as well as other ideas and suggestions: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3338604

I would recommend spraying the entire plate black first, then use a roller to do the yellow lettering. Follow with clear coat.

Here are some NOS black/gold Calif. license plates. The original black is a satin finish.

shawno72 · 02-04-2012, 04:11 PM

Thanks again leddzepp. I thought that the original black was semi gloss. Oh well I already sprayed the first one in gloss black. We will see how they turn out.

**leddzepp** · 02-04-2012, 04:18 PM

I think semi-gloss is close enough. Gloss is not original, but still looks very good IMO.

02-02-2012, 02:28 PM	#1
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	License plate colors??? Ok I am going to try and repaint my license plates. Standard yellow letters on black plate. My question is what color yellow do I buy and from where? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-02-2012, 03:00 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: License plate colors??? Thank you leddzepp that was a color I was thinking of. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-02-2012, 06:35 PM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: License plate colors??? try this place for color codes .www.sanquentinprisonmetalshop.org __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

02-02-2012, 08:23 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,857	Re: License plate colors??? fastwilly...... thats funny __________________ 1967custom

02-02-2012, 10:09 PM	#9
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: License plate colors??? Check with member C10 King. Rene's wife paints a bunch of plates.

02-02-2012, 02:53 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: License plate colors??? i have found school bus yellow to be the closest match to original. hobby shops are your best bet Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-02-2012, 10:20 PM	#10
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: License plate colors??? Well Rene what do you say?? What color does your lovely wife use on your plates. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-03-2012, 02:09 AM	#11
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: License plate colors??? I'm interested too, and what kind of Black I need for the plate? __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

02-03-2012, 05:31 AM	#12
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: License plate colors??? Ok somebody has to know what colors to use. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-03-2012, 06:11 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: License plate colors??? Chrome Yellow __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-03-2012, 07:17 PM	#15
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: License plate colors??? Anyone??? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-03-2012, 10:00 PM	#16
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: License plate colors??? My wife uses one shot paint, black for the back ground and a chrome yellow mix that way it's not to yellow-ie and about 5 different brushes, good look Shawn. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

02-03-2012, 10:58 PM	#17
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: License plate colors??? Thanks Rene found some chrome yellow at O'Reillys. Gonna give it a try this weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-04-2012, 03:54 PM	#23
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: License plate colors??? Here is a thread showing how I restored mine, as well as other ideas and suggestions: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3338604 I would recommend spraying the entire plate black first, then use a roller to do the yellow lettering. Follow with clear coat. Here are some NOS black/gold Calif. license plates. The original black is a satin finish. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-04-2012, 04:11 PM	#24
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: License plate colors??? Thanks again leddzepp. I thought that the original black was semi gloss. Oh well I already sprayed the first one in gloss black. We will see how they turn out. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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02-04-2012, 04:18 PM	#25
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: License plate colors??? I think semi-gloss is close enough. Gloss is not original, but still looks very good IMO. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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