68 olds 442 headlight filler panel
September 17th, 2018, 05:11 PM
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given your username I doubt you’re looking for rattle can but the generally accepted color match is Krylon Dull Aluminum. The newer mixture for it is part of the “metallics” line so I’m not sure how accurate it is now.
September 24th, 2018, 09:53 AM
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When I reworked mine 30 years ago I used Krylon dull Chrome, not the bright, if memory serves. Probably doesn't exist now. Once they aged and weathered a bit they look factory. Dry spray it in several light coats. Cars been judged several times without incident regarding this color detail. If you find a good way of getting the black into the outer grill area where the 2 bolts are by the metal fill panel please share it.
Another choice is Argent Silver. Get paint from Eastwood.
Another choice is Argent Silver. Get paint from Eastwood.
September 24th, 2018, 10:58 AM
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When I reworked mine 30 years ago I used Krylon dull Chrome, not the bright, if memory serves. Probably doesn't exist now. Once they aged and weathered a bit they look factory. Dry spray it in several light coats. Cars been judged several times without incident regarding this color detail. If you find a good way of getting the black into the outer grill area where the 2 bolts are by the metal fill panel please share it.
Another choice is Argent Silver. Get paint from Eastwood.
Another choice is Argent Silver. Get paint from Eastwood.
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September 24th, 2018, 11:29 AM
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When I refinished mine, I cut a template from chip board, initially at the largest point, and proceeded to trim it down until it fit snugly down inside. Once the template was correct, I removed it and sprayed that part of the panel Krylon semi-flat black. The I inserted the template and sprayed the panel with Krylon dull aluminum. I think their # for it is 1403. I used the template method for all the black areas of the panel, and they came out great.
January 18th, 2019, 10:25 AM
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The outboard indents where the 1/2" fasteners live by the metal fender filler and the opposite inboard indentations are both supposed to be blacked out, the same treatment as seen on the areas above/below the parking lights.
Steve
January 18th, 2019, 10:55 AM
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I thought it was just blocked by the angle of the pic in billyaxe's pics but what droldsmorland means is the recessed areas on the outsides of the housings get painted black too. You can kind of see it on the left side of this pic (you can see where the silver overspray is next to it)
Last edited by allyolds68; January 18th, 2019 at 10:59 AM.
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