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Drifting
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The Krylon 1613 is still available. MSC Industrial Supply has 2456 cans in stock and I set up a C3 Corvette Forum price of $3.92 per can. Several members have purchased and I can set up anybody that wants to purchase.
Melting Slicks
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From: Working on the car NY
Hi tw,
If you found #1613 at your local store you're pretty lucky!
Any chance it's #51613?
That's the 'new' formula's number.
Also, I believe the bezels through the 76 model year have 'real' chrome plating.
Regards,
Alan
The old 1613 that's being sold to 'industrial' users (and on line) is very different than the 51613 that's in retail stores now.
If you found #1613 at your local store you're pretty lucky!
Any chance it's #51613?
That's the 'new' formula's number.
Also, I believe the bezels through the 76 model year have 'real' chrome plating.
Regards,
Alan
The old 1613 that's being sold to 'industrial' users (and on line) is very different than the 51613 that's in retail stores now.
Can is "Satin" with #1613 UPC code
. I'm not home right now but will scrutenize it when I do get there. I was quite suprised but the local guy does have some crazy stuff that you can't find elsewhere. Geeze, I hope I got the right stuff cause it's all painted now 
Getting ready
Krylon primer
Finish coat (yea, I know there was a masking screw up by the "1"
but I will attend to it)
ps. if it is the "right stuff," maybe I'll pick up the remaining 2 cans on the shelf
Last edited by TWINRAY; Mar 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ocean County NJ
Nice job TwinRay 
Part of replacing my wiring harness project is painting all of the panels and replacing the glass {plastic} on the gauges, tach and speedo. I suspect you used standard masking tape on the chrome edges, but how did you work around the raised lettering on the radio section of the panel and on the Fiberoptics panel? Those are the areas Im afraid of screwing up the most in terms of messing up the chrome 
Part of replacing my wiring harness project is painting all of the panels and replacing the glass {plastic} on the gauges, tach and speedo. I suspect you used standard masking tape on the chrome edges, but how did you work around the raised lettering on the radio section of the panel and on the Fiberoptics panel? Those are the areas Im afraid of screwing up the most in terms of messing up the chrome
Melting Slicks
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From: Working on the car NY
Nice job TwinRay Part of replacing my wiring harness project is painting all of the panels and replacing the glass {plastic} on the gauges, tach and speedo. I suspect you used standard masking tape on the chrome edges, but how did you work around the raised lettering on the radio section of the panel and on the Fiberoptics panel? Those are the areas Im afraid of screwing up the most in terms of messing up the chrome
Part of replacing my wiring harness project is painting all of the panels and replacing the glass {plastic} on the gauges, tach and speedo. I suspect you used standard masking tape on the chrome edges, but how did you work around the raised lettering on the radio section of the panel and on the Fiberoptics panel? Those are the areas Im afraid of screwing up the most in terms of messing up the chrome I replaced my speed and tach gauges with 5" autometer gauges which eliminated the lens used with the oem gauges. I'm using the lens with my accessory gauge panel - when I called, they said the ones available now are "wavy" so I figured I'd be better off with the original one since it's in pretty good shape - and not "wavy".
Last edited by TWINRAY; Mar 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ocean County NJ
I used "standard" masking tape 1' wide - it happened to be Scotch brand. I put it over the complete word and then used used a razor blade to cut out the block. I didn't do each letter. Use a "fresh" blade. I take my masking tape off before the paint completly cures. Masking took probably 3 hours total. You can detect (slightly, I hope) that the area masked is in the "old paint." It probably won't be visable when installed and viewed from a few feet.
I replaced my speed and tach gauges with 5" autometer gauges which eliminated the lens used with the oem gauges. I'm using the lens with my accessory gauge panel - when I called, they said the ones available now are "wavy" so I figured I'd be better off with the original one since it's in pretty good shape - and not "wavy".
I replaced my speed and tach gauges with 5" autometer gauges which eliminated the lens used with the oem gauges. I'm using the lens with my accessory gauge panel - when I called, they said the ones available now are "wavy" so I figured I'd be better off with the original one since it's in pretty good shape - and not "wavy".
Only kidding - I'll have to muster some patience. Hope mine come out half as good as yours looks!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,683
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From: Working on the car NY
Hi tw,
If you found #1613 at your local store you're pretty lucky!
Any chance it's #51613?
That's the 'new' formula's number.
Also, I believe the bezels through the 76 model year have 'real' chrome plating.
Regards,
Alan
The old 1613 that's being sold to 'industrial' users (and on line) is very different than the 51613 that's in retail stores now.
If you found #1613 at your local store you're pretty lucky!
Any chance it's #51613?
That's the 'new' formula's number.
Also, I believe the bezels through the 76 model year have 'real' chrome plating.
Regards,
Alan
The old 1613 that's being sold to 'industrial' users (and on line) is very different than the 51613 that's in retail stores now.
. I only eyeballed the UPC and didn't notice the other # above it.How is it "very different?"
Last edited by TWINRAY; Mar 21, 2012 at 06:47 PM.
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Drifting
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Oddly, a half hour after I sprayed with SEM trim black, I just used my finger nail to carefully scrpae the letters... Taping seemed like too much work. I needed a razor blade for 2 or three small stubborn areas and just went slow. Good luck.
I left the outer edge covered black... I think I like it better that way.
I left the outer edge covered black... I think I like it better that way.
