Radio restore - what type paint??

[Jeremy R.]

I'm cleaning up the radio on my 66 and I was wondering what type/hue of black paint is used for the metal background area on the dial and backside of the faceplate, and also what red paint to use to paint the dial needle.

[Paul S.]

Re: Radio restore - what type paint??

Long island used to sell needle paint , it was just some floresent paint from a craft store . The black i think is like a semi flat black . When the radio is back together it'll be fine

[Jeremy R.]

Re: Radio restore - what type paint??

I sprayed some samples of paint I have and the kyrlon 1613 seemed the closest match. LIC doesn't seem to have the needle paint anymore, but I will check with the other venders to see what I have unless someone has more details of what I can find at maybe a craft store.