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Feb 24, 2011 | 10:04 PM

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side pipe correct paint?

I have stock looking after market 1969 sidepipes with the fiberglass covers. Is there some kind of paint that will make it look close to the original sidepipes in 1969. I've spoken to a couple of vendors who sell the sidepipes and covers and thy don't have any paint for it. I don't want to paint it the same color as the car.

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Feb 24, 2011 | 10:50 PM

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The original covers are not painted, rather they are chrome plated. I think this is why you are having trouble locating the paint. Your best bet would be to try some of the chrome paints on the market and see what comes closest.

Feb 25, 2011 | 08:50 AM

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Can anybody suggest a good chrome paint to cover the fiberglass covers.

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Feb 25, 2011 | 02:16 PM

Alan 71

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Hi va,
Eastwood has a paint called 'Almost Chrome', it's about as 'chromey' as any paint I've seen. 25292Z 13 oz. spray can.
The grooves in the center section were dark gray metallic. Some people think semi-gloss black is a pretty good look too.
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Feb 27, 2011 | 01:01 PM

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Alan. I cant really tell from your picture. are your sidepipes plated or painted?

Feb 27, 2011 | 02:21 PM

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Mine were anodized in 72 by the 1st owner Holding up well 39 years later

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Feb 27, 2011 | 04:48 PM

Alan 71

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Hi AzM,
Those are 'over the counter' covers, bought in 1971, and have been painted since 1972.
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Feb 27, 2011 | 06:44 PM

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[QUOTE=vetteaddict1;1576888639]I have stock looking after market 1969 sidepipes with the fiberglass covers. Is there some kind of paint that will make it look close to the original sidepipes in 1969. I've spoken to a couple of vendors who sell the sidepipes and covers and thy don't have any paint for it. I don't want to paint it the same color as the car.

Depending on how much you want to spend there are several 'metalizing' paint systems available that are professionally installed.

One is http://www.goldtouchinc.com/cosmichrome/