Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 12-30-2012, 04:19 PM

Any tips on how best to do this?

I have one that will need a coat of vinyl spray but that pesky bowtie in the middle is taking all the fun out of that. LOL Need maroon so buying a new one isn't an option.

I tried to tape off the bowtie but the tape isn't even sticking to it. The blue insert and silver trim is fairly good but maybe I should just repaint the whole thing?

What's a good choice to replicate the blue?

Any help appreciated.

sameyrasmea72 · 12-30-2012, 04:40 PM

I am not sure how to actually do it but the bowtie can be removed. Drilled out from the back side I think. As for the rest of the cap, a coat of clear does wonders.

Please don't try what I said on a rare colored cap unless you know exactly how to do it. Maybe someone here has done it before and can tell you how to do it.

sameyrasmea72 · 12-30-2012, 04:44 PM

Forn the blue, Pick a blue that matches. Dilute it with paint thinner, ues a eyedroper to fill in blue and let thinner evaporate. May take a couple times.

bobs409 · 12-30-2012, 10:00 PM

I thought it looked like a seperate piece. Nothing on the back showing how it's attached. Would be super easy to do if I could pop that out.

Can't find anything using search.

Anyone know the secret to removing one of these?

**special-K** · 12-31-2012, 10:06 AM

There are two posts that come through holes in the cap. It's like they are melted or glued into place. I have had them fall out. I think I would grind/sand the back until it comes free. I would media blast the horn cap,prep with bond enhancer,prime,and paint with custom mixed vinyl dye from a paint supplier. You could repaint the bowtie/GMC or use a repro,they're cheap.

bobs409 · 12-31-2012, 11:40 AM

Thanks Tim.

I have a spare one here with a broken tab so I'll try the grinding method on that one.

**LEEVON** · 12-31-2012, 11:42 AM

On the bowties I drill a very small hole in the back of the horn button, insert a pick and they pop right out.

12-30-2012, 04:19 PM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style Any tips on how best to do this? I have one that will need a coat of vinyl spray but that pesky bowtie in the middle is taking all the fun out of that. LOL Need maroon so buying a new one isn't an option. I tried to tape off the bowtie but the tape isn't even sticking to it. The blue insert and silver trim is fairly good but maybe I should just repaint the whole thing? What's a good choice to replicate the blue? Any help appreciated. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-30-2012, 04:40 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style I am not sure how to actually do it but the bowtie can be removed. Drilled out from the back side I think. As for the rest of the cap, a coat of clear does wonders. Please don't try what I said on a rare colored cap unless you know exactly how to do it. Maybe someone here has done it before and can tell you how to do it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

12-30-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style Forn the blue, Pick a blue that matches. Dilute it with paint thinner, ues a eyedroper to fill in blue and let thinner evaporate. May take a couple times. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

12-30-2012, 10:00 PM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style I thought it looked like a seperate piece. Nothing on the back showing how it's attached. Would be super easy to do if I could pop that out. Can't find anything using search. Anyone know the secret to removing one of these? __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-31-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style There are two posts that come through holes in the cap. It's like they are melted or glued into place. I have had them fall out. I think I would grind/sand the back until it comes free. I would media blast the horn cap,prep with bond enhancer,prime,and paint with custom mixed vinyl dye from a paint supplier. You could repaint the bowtie/GMC or use a repro,they're cheap. __________________ "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 ~

12-31-2012, 11:40 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style Thanks Tim. I have a spare one here with a broken tab so I'll try the grinding method on that one. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-31-2012, 11:42 AM	#7
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Restoring (repainting a horn cap) 69-72 style On the bowties I drill a very small hole in the back of the horn button, insert a pick and they pop right out. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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