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clif1968 · 06-13-2006, 08:35 AM

Does anyone know were I can get the correct color of paint for my gauge needles? I bought some Acrylic all purpose orange but it's too light, any suggestions?

cdowns · 06-13-2006, 08:39 AM

a good model shop will have testors dayglo orange

*wolfthing2000* · 06-13-2006, 08:46 AM

I used the flourescent orange from a spray can and it matches realy well.

HuggerCST · 06-13-2006, 01:02 PM

I bought a can of Krylon "red glowing orange fluorescent" (part #3101)at the local NAPA store, and it matches perfect.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-13-2006, 01:46 PM

Testor orange works really well..

71chevytruckguy · 06-13-2006, 03:03 PM

i used dupli color high temp chevy engine orange, matches the engine now. chris.

byrd · 06-13-2006, 07:56 PM

model master flourescent red Part# FS 28915 is what I have used for years. It is the closest I have found to the stock color.

clif1968 · 06-13-2006, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the replies. I bought a can of Krylon #3101. It's got to look better that what I used.

byrd · 06-13-2006, 09:19 PM

here is a couple of pics of the model master color...

clif1968 · 06-13-2006, 10:41 PM

Those look great byrd!

HuggerCST, if it's not a problem could you post a pic of your guages for me?

longhorn70gmc · 06-14-2006, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byrd

model master flourescent red Part# FS 28915 is what I have used for years. It is the closest I have found to the stock color.

Yes, this is what I just used. Good stuff!!!!! Brings new life and makes it look Dam? good! If you can't find any or you live in the boony's, I am sure one of us will hook you up!
Respectfully

clif1968 · 06-14-2006, 09:52 AM

I live in a small, small town options are limited to napa, oreillys, and ace hardware. Wal-mart is 35 miles, one way. I'm pretty much limited to ordering off the net.

HuggerCST · 06-14-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clif1968

Those look great byrd!

HuggerCST, if it's not a problem could you post a pic of your guages for me?

Sure, no problem. I'll snap some pics this evening.

byrd · 06-14-2006, 03:59 PM

clif goole for model paint and you can find it on the net. 86swb a fellow member I found a link to it for him and maybe he will see this thread and speak up. Meantime if I find it I'll post it.

clif1968 · 06-14-2006, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I found it here, http://testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=786. I went ahead and ordered it. Small towns are great till you need something, even worse after living in the OKC area for 32 years and anything you need/want is less than 1 mile away.

HuggerCST · 06-14-2006, 06:13 PM

Here are some pics of a couple that I did for myself. They are dusty, and I have a cheap camera, but hopefully you can see the color. The dash without the woodgrain has a aftermarket tach, and the needle has not been repainted on it, but it matches very well. On the first one that I built, I used model paint from Walmart, and mixed two colors to get the color that I wanted, and brush painted them. It came out ok, but it was glossy, and the needles faded pretty quick. The Krylon is semi-gloss, and looks alot better than my brush paint looked. I don't know how bad it fades yet. It is alot easier, and quicker to spray them in my opinion. I simply cut a slit in a piece of paper, and slide it under the needle, and around the shaft. Then I take another piece and slide it in the opposite direction to mask the gauge face. Put 2-3 coats on and you're done. The tach center is another story, lol. Hey byrd, what's the secret to getting those lenses so slick?

byrd · 06-14-2006, 06:51 PM

Good eye hugger, that is a factory original lens in the tach dash pic I posted, I can't take the credit for it I pay a fellew member to polish them up for me to use.Lamar is his user name on here and his name as well. He makes them look like glass

and says just uses a buffing wheel on a bench grinder with some polishing compund(I don't know what he uses) and says it only takes him about 15-30 minutes to do each one. They are much nicer than the repops, but in direct sunlight there is a few lines that are not very noticable, however the factory lenses seem to be more scratch resistant than the repops, and all of them will have some scratches anyway from normal cleaning of the lens.

byrd · 06-14-2006, 06:56 PM

Hugger I'm sure the lenses in the pics you posted look better than in the pics, that flash does some really weird things, the needles look like they match up really well and the dashes them selves look really nice. Next time might iI suggest, you use some scotch(clear household tape) tape and mask off the hot mark on the temp gauge to paint it the same color as the needles,(remove tape while the paint is still wet and then set the dash up so that the paint won't run) one easy and minor thing that make a big impact on the overall look of the dash....Randy

byrd · 06-14-2006, 07:02 PM

clif that is it and very easy to use, just brush it on with two or three very light coats and you will be very pleased with the outcome. Remember to clean the needles good with a small detail brush to remove any loose dirt or debris from the needles prior to paint them.

clif1968 · 06-15-2006, 12:15 AM

Thanks for the pics HuggerCST. Man, it's really hard to tell the difference between the krylon and the model master. I think I'll wait till the model master paint gets here and compare it with the krylon side by side before I do anything. Thanks alot for the help guys it is very much appreciated.

67_C-30 · 06-15-2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I bought a can of Krylon "red glowing orange fluorescent" (part #3101)at the local NAPA store, and it matches perfect.

That's what I used also. Excuse my dusty pics!!

JameslovesJammie · 06-15-2006, 01:17 AM

67 c-30,

How did you get your panel so shiney? Did you strip it down and paint it or did you buy it that way?

67_C-30 · 06-15-2006, 08:23 AM

It is a new chrome bezel that I bought at Super Chevy in Commerce, GA.

06-13-2006, 08:35 AM	#1
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Gauge needle paint Does anyone know were I can get the correct color of paint for my gauge needles? I bought some Acrylic all purpose orange but it's too light, any suggestions? Attached Images __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt Last edited by clif1968; 06-13-2006 at 08:35 AM.

06-13-2006, 08:39 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Gauge needle paint a good model shop will have testors dayglo orange __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-13-2006, 01:02 PM	#4
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Gauge needle paint I bought a can of Krylon "red glowing orange fluorescent" (part #3101)at the local NAPA store, and it matches perfect. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-13-2006, 01:46 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Gauge needle paint Testor orange works really well.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-13-2006, 03:03 PM	#6
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: Gauge needle paint i used dupli color high temp chevy engine orange, matches the engine now. chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

06-13-2006, 08:46 AM	#3
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: Gauge needle paint I used the flourescent orange from a spray can and it matches realy well.

06-13-2006, 08:01 PM	#8
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Gauge needle paint Thanks for the replies. I bought a can of Krylon #3101. It's got to look better that what I used. __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt

06-13-2006, 10:41 PM	#10
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Gauge needle paint Those look great byrd! HuggerCST, if it's not a problem could you post a pic of your guages for me? __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt Last edited by clif1968; 06-13-2006 at 10:43 PM.

06-14-2006, 09:52 AM	#12
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Gauge needle paint I live in a small, small town options are limited to napa, oreillys, and ace hardware. Wal-mart is 35 miles, one way. I'm pretty much limited to ordering off the net. __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt Last edited by clif1968; 06-14-2006 at 09:52 AM.

06-14-2006, 04:29 PM	#15
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Gauge needle paint Thanks for the help guys. I found it here, http://testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=786. I went ahead and ordered it. Small towns are great till you need something, even worse after living in the OKC area for 32 years and anything you need/want is less than 1 mile away. __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt

06-14-2006, 06:13 PM	#16
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Gauge needle paint Here are some pics of a couple that I did for myself. They are dusty, and I have a cheap camera, but hopefully you can see the color. The dash without the woodgrain has a aftermarket tach, and the needle has not been repainted on it, but it matches very well. On the first one that I built, I used model paint from Walmart, and mixed two colors to get the color that I wanted, and brush painted them. It came out ok, but it was glossy, and the needles faded pretty quick. The Krylon is semi-gloss, and looks alot better than my brush paint looked. I don't know how bad it fades yet. It is alot easier, and quicker to spray them in my opinion. I simply cut a slit in a piece of paper, and slide it under the needle, and around the shaft. Then I take another piece and slide it in the opposite direction to mask the gauge face. Put 2-3 coats on and you're done. The tach center is another story, lol. Hey byrd, what's the secret to getting those lenses so slick? Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 06-14-2006 at 06:15 PM.

06-15-2006, 12:15 AM	#20
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Gauge needle paint Thanks for the pics HuggerCST. Man, it's really hard to tell the difference between the krylon and the model master. I think I'll wait till the model master paint gets here and compare it with the krylon side by side before I do anything. Thanks alot for the help guys it is very much appreciated. __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt Last edited by clif1968; 06-15-2006 at 12:24 AM.

06-15-2006, 01:17 AM	#22
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Gauge needle paint 67 c-30, How did you get your panel so shiney? Did you strip it down and paint it or did you buy it that way? __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

06-15-2006, 08:23 AM	#23
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