Correct paint for 74 gauge cluster/shifter plate

[Pedro Teixeira]

Hi All,

I'm looking for good quality paints that would reproduce the '74 gauge cluster and shifter plate original colors. (The NCRS judging manual says the gauge cluster is "semi gloss black", and the shifter plate is "satin black".) Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Pedro.

[Michael W.]

Re: Correct paint for 74 gauge cluster/shifter pla

Perdro,

You might want to do a search in the archives. I'm sure there must be hundreds of opinions on this subject, you get to pick your favourite one !

Mike


Quebec NCRS Chapter

[Jerry Clark]

Re: Correct paint for 74 gauge cluster/shifter pla

Hi Pedro:

There is a speciality paint on the automotive market called Black Satin, it is specially designed to be applied over chrome and lays down very well, I think it is an accurate match for your shifter plate. I am not certain but I believe the guage cluster should exibit the same color, if so the same paint will apply just as well on most any surface that you would normally paint.

Best of Luck.

jerry

[Pedro Teixeira]

Where can I find it?

Hi Jerry,

Thanks for your response. Do you know where I can get that paint?

Thanks, Pedro.

[Pedro Teixeira]

Re: Correct paint for 74 gauge cluster/shifter pla

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried it, but didn't have any luck.

Thanks, Pedro.

[Tom B.]

Krylon Semi Flat Black #1613....

...is one of the suggestions you will find in the Archives. It has been an old standby for many here. I've used it on more stuff than I would want to admit, but one of them was my former 1966 steering column. It is available in a spray can at most hardware stores. Hope this helps Pedro. TBarr #24014

[Tom Freeman]

Re: Krylon Semi Flat Black #1613....

I also used Krylon Semi-Gloss on my 73s and it works great. And you can pick it up at Wal-Mart.

tom...

[Jerry Clark]

Re: Where can I find it?

Hi Pedro:

ONE source is Davies Corvette Supply, I'm sure there are more, I haven't looked for it elsewhere because Davies is close by but they will ship to you and remember this paint is specifically formulated to be applied over chrome and therefore is excellent for your application.

jerry

[Jerry Clark]

Phone number for Davies

800-236-2383 they will also give application tips as they use this product for interior parts restoration, ask for Mike or Bob.

jerry

[Gary Schisler]

Ditto on the Krylon Semi Flat Black #1613....

I have used this paint for so much that I ought to hang a Krylon sign off of the side of my car. It closely matches so many semi-gloss/semi-flat needs that I don't even bother with the other Corvette suppliers. Krylon is about $3 a can. The other shops will sell you "exact" matches for $6 and up. I would venture a guess that most of us couldn't tell the difference.