brown7373

My tail light lenses are fine except the silver paint on then is very thin and rubbed off or scratched in places. I think some light sanding and painting could make them like new.

Any paint recommendationns that will look correct and hold up. With everything Eastwood sells in the paint area, I have never seen any that mention painting lenses. I don't want to just use what looks close, to find out it bubbles up or doesn't stick on plastic.

Wireman134

I just used a Dutch Boy aluminum or Valspar silver spray can for mine. My 72' was a daily driver in the 80's and it seemed to weather well.

rroth01

I have used Dupli Color Acrylic Enamel inside of my engine compartment and I am always asked who did my Powder Coating..Its the Dupli Color .Sets up quick .And is very durable.It holds up..

oldcutlass

I used silver on mine but lightly clear coated over it!

70olds455

I used rust oleam aluminum when I painted my tail lights.

droptopcad

The color is called ARGENT

brown7373

Thanks. It doesn't sound like I need any paint that is specially made for plastic. As we all know, most of our cars have plenty of these $10 and 2 hours of labor jobs that in the end can make nice improvements to the overall look of the car.

Chumley

I was restoring lenses at one time and I took a lense to my local paint shop and had it matched, and they would mix a can of arcrylic enamel for me. I didn't use a primer and it adhered very well. And really, unless you are subjecting your car to concourse judging, I think any of the above replies will look just fine. Chumley

brown7373

Mine is just a nice driver, that I am trying to improve as I use it. I've gone thr route of high point restorations and enclosed trailers. It can be fun and satisfying to display a perfect car, but it is also satisfying to be able to get in the car at a moment's notice, drive it 500 miles and know it'll get there in style and attract a lot of attention doing it.

jpc647

I used Krylon Dull Aluminum I think it was called. I compared my results to quite a few high dollar restorations in the local OCA and they looked matched quite well.

I didn't clear coat them, as I didn't want them to get very shiny.

Aceshigh

I used a Chrome spray paint when I restored my Camaro's tail lights.
It has a VERY strong odor to it, so do it outdoors.

jpc647

Oh. On a 70 is there a chromium reflective part inside? On my 72 there is a red reflector lense, and only the outside has a silver paint to it.

Dave Siltman

I will be doing mine in the very near future, possibly today. Krylon brand Dull-Aluminum is my choice. It can be hard to find, but it is a dead ringer and very affordable. The generic silvers and aluminums can be too shiny too bright.

Racing2Fast

im gonna be doing this on weekends! this will be very exciting now which one is the best to use im gonna try dutch boy aluminum first the one suggested by wireman. i justed quoted all of your suggestion so it will be easier to read next time i visit this thread again. cheers!

Rocketbrian

The "standard" for many years for grilles and tailights has been Krylon Dull Aluminum as it is more of the argent shade and is near a flat finish like the originals. It is marketed under the "Metallics" line now, number 41403. I used it on my 442 grilles and taillights. I think you will be happy with this paint. It dries quickly and smooth. Good luck.

frankr442

I've always sworn by Krylon Dull Aluminum. Did my tail lamps and grills at least 10 years ago and they still look good. At the time I compared them to NOS lenses fresh out of the GM wrapper and almost dead on perfect. Looked so good after polishing the red part I didn't use the new set of lenses. Haven't seen it locally lately and two things on the Krylon website scare me. They're calling it "metallic" and listing it for "indoor use".

Rocketbrian

The pictures I posted of my grilles are from the new Metallics line. It still is the same product number, 41403 and is still called Dull aluminum on the bar code sticker on the back. Having said all that it may be a touch brighter than the old label, but in my opinion still the best and easiest to use.

frankr442

Good to hear that it still looks close. I'll try some on my parts car to see how it stands up to the weather. Thanks.

72 w29 all green

Excellent. Thank you for posting this. I was looking for more of their Dull Aluminum last year, and i couldn't find it. When I called the company, the person said they didn't see a crossover number to a newer version or line of paint .

scott_442

Since this thread is a few years old, wondering how the Krylon Dull Aluminum paint is holding up long-term for those that used it to restore their tail lights given that the paint is for 'indoor' use according to mfg. It's a lot of work masking off the lights and only want to do it once. Or is there something better out there now? thanks!

Fun71

I painted mine back in the late 90s (1998 maybe) and they still look good, even after being exposed to the Phoenix summer sun for 10+ years.

CRUZN 66

I still use Krylon Dull Aluminum with no issues...