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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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I have the center gage cluster out of my 1969 Corvette. What plack paint should I use to re-paint the bezel?
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I have the center gage cluster out of my 1969 Corvette. What plack paint should I use to re-paint the bezel?
Sorry for the typo. I ment black paint.
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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It should be btwn flat and semi-glos, I used a product called trim mould black, and it look pretty close to orig.
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Krylon semi-flat black is it.
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Krylon semi-flat black is it.
They make it in lacquer and enamel. Which one one is best?
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I've only used the enamel...
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