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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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What color paint should I use on the wiper door actuator and brake m/s cover on my 68?
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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I saw a 3 part system type in one of the major suppliers catalogs, but can't remember or find it now. I think it's a kind of cad plating look you get. I just took all the black paint a previous owner put on mine off and then polished it up as best I could.
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Not sure about the color of your actuator but I color buffed my M/C cover.


instructions on how:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=862847

It is better than paint. It is easy to refresh and you can buff out the scratches after raising the bails.

You could probably mix a close color for your actuator.
I used Grecian gold on my carb.


With some experimentation in color mixing you could probably emulate the "correct" color pretty close.

Here are the colors available:
http://www.misterart.com/store/view....1&group_id=467

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Thanks Gator454.
Went to the Misterart web site. Would'nt you know the Greacian Gold is out of stock. Will check some local shops.
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What color paint should I use on the wiper door actuator and brake m/s cover on my 68?
Eastwood has all the goodies....
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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