C1 & C2 Corvettes General C1 Corvette & C2 Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Project Builds, Restorations

[C2] Cluster green paint

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 6, 2022 | 03:44 PM
  #1  
polo91's Avatar
polo91
Thread Starter
Drifting
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,765
Likes: 1,507
From: Willis, tx
Default Cluster green paint

Been looking for an old thread discussing the correct or best color for the green background in the C2 cluster but can't seem to find it. If anyone who has that info, I would appreciate it.
Reply
Old May 6, 2022 | 04:45 PM
  #2  
pinball's Avatar
pinball
Advanced
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 91
Likes: 18
From: Southern Utah
Default

I don't know the correct color, but 57 Chevy Surf green is very close. Any automotive paint store should be able to mix up a rattle can for you.
Reply
Old May 6, 2022 | 07:02 PM
  #3  
Dave Tracy's Avatar
Dave Tracy
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,612
Likes: 379
From: Oceanside CA
Default

I used Krylon Catalina Mist/Satin. I have a half can that I won't need and you are welcome to it. Just have to jump through the hoops with the shipment of a flammable substance. Let me know
Reply
Old May 7, 2022 | 07:15 AM
  #4  
mrichard's Avatar
mrichard
Racer
Supporting Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 353
Likes: 114
From: South Carolina
Default

Krylon Pistachio green available right off the shelf at Hobby Lobby
Reply
Old May 7, 2022 | 06:15 PM
  #5  
Vet65te's Avatar
Vet65te
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,005
Likes: 1,510
From: Prescott Arizona
Default

Can't recall where I bought it but the Catalina Mist was a good match to the satin light green on the cluster background.
Uh, disregard the X's on the can, I typically buy a half dozen cans at a time and like to mark up the one that's been opened/used.




Mike T - Prescott AZ
Reply
Old May 8, 2022 | 03:07 PM
  #6  
polo91's Avatar
polo91
Thread Starter
Drifting
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,765
Likes: 1,507
From: Willis, tx
Default

Originally Posted by mrichard
Krylon Pistachio green available right off the shelf at Hobby Lobby
Found the Pistachio green, did a quick little spray, the Pistachio is pictured on the left, original on the right. After 50+ years of oxidation it is pretty close, I'll get everything stripped and painted today. Had to go to three places to find it, I guess a lot of people are restoring their C2 clusters. Thanks for the help, Bill
Reply
Old May 9, 2022 | 02:18 PM
  #7  
vetsvette2002's Avatar
vetsvette2002
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Veteran: Marine Corps
Loved
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 531
From: Willowbrook IL
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16
Default

Krylon Catalina mist is also available at hobby lobby and will match perfectly
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Cluster green paint





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:00 PM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE