best way to restore (paint) 65 sail panels??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 01-08-2015, 07:02 PM

im looking for some advise on how to restore the sail custom panels on a 64-66? I have them in for polishing but whats the best way to paint the black?
anyone done this before?
dave

rickywideglide · 01-08-2015, 10:53 PM

i tried the oven cleaner,then moved to scotch brite and 1500 wet sand paper,polished with mothers.then used black touch up paint (vivid black) to fill in custom lettering,was happy with results .lines could be done as well just takes alot of time and steady hand

cru_zn_29 · 01-08-2015, 10:54 PM

Dave that's a good corner shot of you truck I love that color. I did mine using the write up oem posted painting letters on a grill. Just takes time and don't try to go to fast.

oem4me · 01-09-2015, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cru_zn_29

Dave that's a good corner shot of you truck I love that color. I did mine using the write up oem posted painting letters on a grill. Just takes time and don't try to go to fast.

^what he said^ It's one hell of a good write up.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642680

I used the same technique for painting the rocker trim on my "63 vette, which is about 5 feet of straight lines nearly identical to the grooves on the sail trim. Came out perfect. Actually WAY better than factory, even if incorrect.

**yote1234** · 01-09-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cru_zn_29

Dave that's a good corner shot of you truck I love that color. I did mine using the write up oem posted painting letters on a grill. Just takes time and don't try to go to fast.

I wish that was a corner shot of my truck. I stole the pic on the net. I better change it. don't want to give the wrong impression.

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Originally Posted by oem4me

^what he said^ It's one hell of a good write up.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642680

I used the same technique for painting the rocker trim on my "63 vette, which is about 5 feet of straight lines nearly identical to the grooves on the sail trim. Came out perfect. Actually WAY better than factory, even if incorrect.

I found that one. that is awesome! I will try that .. thx,dave

01-08-2015, 07:02 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	best way to restore (paint) 65 sail panels??? im looking for some advise on how to restore the sail custom panels on a 64-66? I have them in for polishing but whats the best way to paint the black? anyone done this before? dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

01-08-2015, 10:53 PM	#2
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: best way to restore (paint) 65 sail panels??? i tried the oven cleaner,then moved to scotch brite and 1500 wet sand paper,polished with mothers.then used black touch up paint (vivid black) to fill in custom lettering,was happy with results .lines could be done as well just takes alot of time and steady hand

01-08-2015, 10:54 PM	#3
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: best way to restore (paint) 65 sail panels??? Dave that's a good corner shot of you truck I love that color. I did mine using the write up oem posted painting letters on a grill. Just takes time and don't try to go to fast.



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