Painting the shifter plate?....
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Racer
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Painting the shifter plate?....
I have tried to paint the plate twice once unstripped (didn't like the results) and another stripped. After stripped I let it dry than started to scrape the details like the edging and stuff but the paint didn't cut clean and scratches easy any advice on this? I purchased from ecklers their interior matte black paint but it doesn't seem to bite and wants to come of the plate.
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Use black primer followed by black top coat. I used a razor blade to remove the paint from the chrome parts while the paint was still somewhat wet (once for primer coat, once for top coat). I turned out perfect.
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I'm guessing it's for your 68 and not plastic- Use an "etching primer'-At most Auto Parts Stores. And a razor blade as 70vert said.
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Wash the plate with lacquer thinner. This will remove any grease or oil from the plate. Dry it using compressed air so you don't get any lint on it from a rag. Paint the plate with Krylon Satin Black. This is the closest I've seen to the stock paint and it had good wear properties. Let the paint dry thoroughly before trying to highlight the chrome areas. Once the paint is dry take a smooth cloth (like a sheet, pillow case, etc.) and wrap it around the tip of your finger. Dip it in lacquer thinner and then let it stay for a moment or two so it's not soaking wet. Then rub along the area you want to remove paint and the paint will come off easily without chipping. When working on the raised area that's tight like around the shift plate or ashtray opening you can substitute a wooden stick for your finger.
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I use a thin coat of Vasoline on the Crome applied with a Qtip then I paint the piece. I then let the paint cure overnight. Once the paint has cured I wipe the Crome areas with a smooth piece of cloth (old t-shirt) and the paint & Vasoline are removed. leaving the Crome underneath. Final cleanup is done with a mild solution of Dawn dish soap, and water.
Sorry I can't find any pics with an example or I would post them.
Sorry I can't find any pics with an example or I would post them.
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in the "Classic Satin Collection" is listed "Satin Black", No. 2421
at this link, click on the "Color, MSDS, & Product Offering" to get info:
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
maybe this is the product??
at this link, click on the "Color, MSDS, & Product Offering" to get info:
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
maybe this is the product??
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OK, I went on Krylon's site and it listed Gloss and Semi-Flat. Now, either my memory is faulty (a very good possibility) or I used a different brand of Satin finish. I'll check when I go home today.
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Wash the plate with lacquer thinner. This will remove any grease or oil from the plate. Dry it using compressed air so you don't get any lint on it from a rag. Paint the plate with Krylon Satin Black. This is the closest I've seen to the stock paint and it had good wear properties. Let the paint dry thoroughly before trying to highlight the chrome areas. Once the paint is dry take a smooth cloth (like a sheet, pillow case, etc.) and wrap it around the tip of your finger. Dip it in lacquer thinner and then let it stay for a moment or two so it's not soaking wet. Then rub along the area you want to remove paint and the paint will come off easily without chipping. When working on the raised area that's tight like around the shift plate or ashtray opening you can substitute a wooden stick for your finger.
This is how I did mine on my '73, only I used Q-tips soaked in lacquer thinner instead of a rag. When I did my '72, I discovered that I could use my fingernail to scrape off the paint from the chromed/polished edges (which is a lot faster).
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Actually Krylon has a number of black paints. I've used Gloss Black, Flat Black, Semi-Flat Black, and Satin Black. The difference between Semi-Flat and Satin is subtle but there is a difference. The Satin Black gives kind of an eggshell finish while the Semi-Flat black has a paper tecture to it. Like I said, I compared the Satin to factory replacement pieces and it was the closest.
OK, I went on Krylon's site and it listed Gloss and Semi-Flat. Now, either my memory is faulty (a very good possibility) or I used a different brand of Satin finish. I'll check when I go home today.
OK, I went on Krylon's site and it listed Gloss and Semi-Flat. Now, either my memory is faulty (a very good possibility) or I used a different brand of Satin finish. I'll check when I go home today.
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Krylon 1613 Semi-flat black, also try the etching primer as stated before. I use a fine sanding "sponge" to scrape the edges....It works fantastic, took about 10 minutes, good luck, john
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From: Oak Park IL
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Satin is the best!
Actually Krylon has a number of black paints. I've used Gloss Black, Flat Black, Semi-Flat Black, and Satin Black. The difference between Semi-Flat and Satin is subtle but there is a difference. The Satin Black gives kind of an eggshell finish while the Semi-Flat black has a paper tecture to it. Like I said, I compared the Satin to factory replacement pieces and it was the closest.
OK, I went on Krylon's site and it listed Gloss and Semi-Flat. Now, either my memory is faulty (a very good possibility) or I used a different brand of Satin finish. I'll check when I go home today.
OK, I went on Krylon's site and it listed Gloss and Semi-Flat. Now, either my memory is faulty (a very good possibility) or I used a different brand of Satin finish. I'll check when I go home today.
I use satin in the house why not in the car
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Did the fingernail at first...
I used my fingernail when I first painted them (before stripping) and it did work pretty good but the razor has a much sharper edge on it I think the etching primer is what I need and I might need to go with the Krylon because the paint I am using just scratches off easy
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Cool!
I use a thin coat of Vasoline on the Crome applied with a Qtip then I paint the piece. I then let the paint cure overnight. Once the paint has cured I wipe the Crome areas with a smooth piece of cloth (old t-shirt) and the paint & Vasoline are removed. leaving the Crome underneath. Final cleanup is done with a mild solution of Dawn dish soap, and water.
Sorry I can't find any pics with an example or I would post them.
Sorry I can't find any pics with an example or I would post them.
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Racer
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From: Oak Park IL
the shift plate is metal
in the "Classic Satin Collection" is listed "Satin Black", No. 2421
at this link, click on the "Color, MSDS, & Product Offering" to get info:
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
maybe this is the product??
at this link, click on the "Color, MSDS, & Product Offering" to get info:
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
maybe this is the product??
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Painting METAL console shift plate.....
First I put a very small amount of Vaseline on the edge of the chrome trim I did NOT want painted.
Then I used a metal etching primer first and let dry overnight. I think it was a flat pale green in color if I remember.
Then satin black paint. Let dry good and then with clean cloth go over chrome trim with paint remover or Acetone.
Worked fine the first time, but just have to take some time and let the coats dry good between spraying.
Good luck.
Peter
Then I used a metal etching primer first and let dry overnight. I think it was a flat pale green in color if I remember.
Then satin black paint. Let dry good and then with clean cloth go over chrome trim with paint remover or Acetone.
Worked fine the first time, but just have to take some time and let the coats dry good between spraying.
Good luck.
Peter
