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Steve Cole · 02-02-2014, 07:24 PM

I noticed the markings on the instrument gauges are a light greenish color, has anyone found a paint that was real close to the original color? I am going to install a later model clock but the numbers and markings are white, I though it would look more factory if the markings were the greenish color the other gauges are. I'm not sure how I would do this but I thought I would see if the correct paint was available first. Any thoughts on how to re-color the markings?

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-02-2014, 09:36 PM

I've had success making an acrylic paint mix into a light wash , just don't add to much water. Trevor

**FirstOwner69** · 02-02-2014, 11:40 PM

I don't think you will ever notice a difference once installed. I haven't. Also, most original gauges have faded significantly.

67_C-30 · 02-03-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cole

I noticed the markings on the instrument gauges are a light greenish color, has anyone found a paint that was real close to the original color? I am going to install a later model clock but the numbers and markings are white, I though it would look more factory if the markings were the greenish color the other gauges are. I'm not sure how I would do this but I thought I would see if the correct paint was available first. Any thoughts on how to re-color the markings?

I mixed a few drops of green paint in clear coat several years ago to and sprayed the entire gauge face on one of that dashes that had a 70's Camaro tach installed in the center, and it turned out pretty good. I experimented by dropping one drop of green in the clear at a time and spraying it on something white until I got a pretty good match. The green tilt was so subtle that it only affected the white markings and you couldn't see it on the black face of the guage once installed.

67_C-30 · 02-03-2014, 01:11 AM

BTW- I did tape up the orange needle, because the green tilt would have probably showed up on it.

Steve Cole · 02-03-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I mixed a few drops of green paint in clear coat several years ago to and sprayed the entire gauge face on one of that dashes that had a 70's Camaro tach installed in the center, and it turned out pretty good. I experimented by dropping one drop of green in the clear at a time and spraying it on something white until I got a pretty good match. The green tilt was so subtle that it only affected the white markings and you couldn't see it on the black face of the guage once installed.

That is very interesting! I would never have thought of that. Do you remember what color of green you used?

02-02-2014, 07:24 PM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Gauge paint? - not the needles! I noticed the markings on the instrument gauges are a light greenish color, has anyone found a paint that was real close to the original color? I am going to install a later model clock but the numbers and markings are white, I though it would look more factory if the markings were the greenish color the other gauges are. I'm not sure how I would do this but I thought I would see if the correct paint was available first. Any thoughts on how to re-color the markings?

02-02-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Gauge paint? - not the needles! I've had success making an acrylic paint mix into a light wash , just don't add to much water. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-02-2014, 11:40 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: Gauge paint? - not the needles! I don't think you will ever notice a difference once installed. I haven't. Also, most original gauges have faded significantly. Attached Images

02-03-2014, 01:11 AM	#5
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