Hood emblem repaint recommendations
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Hood emblem repaint recommendations
I am looking to repaint the hood and gas tank emblems on my '82. They have a little bit of wear, nothing terrible but enough to notice when looking closely. I was wondering what kind of effort would go into restoring them?
From what I have seen in other posts and digging on the internet, it seems like using Testors paint is the way to go along with a toothpick, small paint brush and a few other tools. Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
From what I have seen in other posts and digging on the internet, it seems like using Testors paint is the way to go along with a toothpick, small paint brush and a few other tools. Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
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I'd suggest going to a good hobby shop for quality brushes. They have the best selection for detailed work..
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I used enamel model paint, turned out well. But couldn't find testors anymore.
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Are you sure you can repaint that? I thought 82s had a plastic blister sticker. 80 and 81 certainly do, there's nothing to repaint.
I just bought new ones. 81 deletes the chrome, so I used those on my 80.
I just bought new ones. 81 deletes the chrome, so I used those on my 80.
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I used Testors and tiny tiny brush. The paint brush was next to the testors paint. I think the brushes are used for those tiny soldiers some model makers paint. I think I also used the tooth pick idea to push the paint around into corners.
i did this on one of my Olds 442 emblems but would probably work on yours also. I did 2-3 light coats to keep it from running all over the place.
Don’t drink a bunch of coffee or slam a can of Monster before you start.
i did this on one of my Olds 442 emblems but would probably work on yours also. I did 2-3 light coats to keep it from running all over the place.
Don’t drink a bunch of coffee or slam a can of Monster before you start.
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