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Best way to paint cluster
I have a cluster needs restored. What is the best way to accomplish this?? Kind of paint? Prep?
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
i couldnt get better than new results in my many attempts. i bought a new one from ebay for 35 bucks. the best results were black primer, scuff with red green scotchbrite,tape off silver areas, spray black part with a LIGHT coat of duplicolor rattle can bedliner( is durible, flat black and gives a pretty accurate texture. when that dries tape it off and i used a model car airbrush kit from hobby lobby and model plane chrome paint. several light coats of this then used scotchbrite again gently on silver areas after drying swirl pattern in round holes and straight lines on the straight. looks like brushed alum. when finished. then cleared the whole thing with rattle can flat clear. i actually sold this on ebay for twice what i paid for the new. the owner loved it and now i kinda miss it. awesome cheap ratrod or patina piece.
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
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If it has paint on it now just wash it up good with soap and water, rinse it, dry it and paint it. If it is black plastic with no paint on it I would get a can of spray plastic prep and give it a coat of that. There is also a spray paint for plastics called Fusion but I don't know if you can find the color you want in it. I have seen it at Wally World. If you want to paint the chrome areas I would go over them lightly with 0000 steel wool first. LockDoc
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
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This is the color of the current one not sure if it would be easier to keep the new/used one black or try to paint it. Someone broke in and stole the light switch and ac controls. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
Yes I'm just missing the wiper knob found ac controls for free too
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
Knew most the differences between gmc and chevy but not that one. Appreciate it.
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
I agree with Fatboy43. For the time an effort with cleaning, masking and then buying paint, just go buy a new one. I got mine at Classic Parts for about $35.
http://www.classicparts.com/1969-72-...ctinfo/24-127/
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Re: Best way to paint cluster
Do they offer different colors to match my interior??
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