repainting emblems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

armyavncowgirl · 05-10-2005, 05:11 PM

I have a question about repainting the emblems for the truck. What kind of paint would you recommend? I'd like to paint them to match the paint job so I know I'll have to find a certain color mixture but I was curious what people have used to paint these things. I was curious if model paint would work or do I have to use auto paint?

jtminton · 05-10-2005, 05:29 PM

I've wondered that, too. I want to spruce up my emblems on my 72. Would plain old Testors work?

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-10-2005, 05:33 PM

Not sure, is there anything in the "FAQ's" section on this

armyavncowgirl · 05-10-2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Not sure, is there anything in the "FAQ's" section on this

not that i can tell without going through the whole forum since search is disabled.

lol

the only reason i ask this is because i dont want the paint to just flake off later on. i'd like it to be there and not waste away. but i dont want to have to go fork out the dough for auto paint only to use a cup of it

**Palf70Step** · 05-10-2005, 06:23 PM

I know some folks in the past did it, just can't remeber who.

Try this Amy. You'll be able to search the board throguh this googl link.

http://www.google.com/custom?domains...hevytrucks.com

armyavncowgirl · 05-10-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I know some folks in the past did it, just can't remeber who.

Try this Amy. You'll be able to search the board throguh this googl link.

http://www.google.com/custom?domains...hevytrucks.com

not finding it

will try later. thanks for the link

stllookn · 05-10-2005, 06:37 PM

I have used Testors enamel since it is glossy, bright and covers very well. I use a good solvent to clean the old paint and rough it up with a small wire brush. They come out as good as you could hope for...mine look great!

armyavncowgirl · 05-10-2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

I have used Testors enamel since it is glossy, bright and covers very well. I use a good solvent to clean the old paint and rough it up with a small wire brush. They come out as good as you could hope for...mine look great!

happen to have an pics by chance?

69 Short Fleet · 05-10-2005, 07:19 PM

The hood bowtie (69 & 70) looks like it has a "light reflective type" plastic on the insert (blue), but you could paint it if you want to go that route. I'm not sure on the rest of the bowties for our trucks, the 67 & 68 don't look quite like there made from the same plastic material (the originals). My repop hood bowtie has all the black trim paint flaking off of it already (only about 1 year old), I redid my C/10 fender emblems @ 10 years ago and the trimpaint still looks good... go figure. Doug

Sweet72 · 05-10-2005, 09:47 PM

Found the link below for you. Testors enamel model paint can be mixed to achieve the desired color shade and brushed on.

http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0021101er.html

armyavncowgirl · 05-10-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet72

Found the link below for you. Testors enamel model paint can be mixed to achieve the desired color shade and brushed on.

http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0021101er.html

thats exactly what my fiance picked up for me tonight

68w/sbc406 · 05-10-2005, 10:16 PM

i used VHT high temp chevy engine orange paint 2 years ago and it just started comin off around the edges, but i also didnt prep it well

70c10 · 05-10-2005, 10:54 PM

I would tape off the chrome and prime and paint with a spray.

purple gas · 05-10-2005, 11:01 PM

Years ago, I did the black parts on some trim pieces of a '72 Chevelle I had. The parts were white metal and had no plastic involved. I cleaned them up good, painted them and stuck 'em in the oven at about 200 F for a bit thinking it would bake the colour on. The paint seemed to stick real good, and was very hard. It lasted for years. Not sure how it would work with red tho? If you have an old piece you don't need to use it might be worth trying as an experiment?

armyavncowgirl · 05-10-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

Years ago, I did the black parts on some trim pieces of a '72 Chevelle I had. The parts were white metal and had no plastic involved. I cleaned them up good, painted them and stuck 'em in the oven at about 200 F for a bit thinking it would bake the colour on. The paint seemed to stick real good, and was very hard. It lasted for years. Not sure how it would work with red tho? If you have an old piece you don't need to use it might be worth trying as an experiment?

yeah i'll give that a shot. got a few crap pieces i can test on.

thanks!

Lobo'74 · 05-11-2005, 08:07 PM

I've thought of using red reflective tape over the red areas. Haven't done it yet though.

05-10-2005, 05:11 PM	#1
armyavncowgirl C10 Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 194	repainting emblems I have a question about repainting the emblems for the truck. What kind of paint would you recommend? I'd like to paint them to match the paint job so I know I'll have to find a certain color mixture but I was curious what people have used to paint these things. I was curious if model paint would work or do I have to use auto paint? Attached Images __________________ 09 Chevrolet HHR --- Cruck --- cross between a Car and a Truck Former rides: 1967 C10 LWB 1972 C10 LWB 1969 C10 LWB (parts truck)

05-10-2005, 05:29 PM	#2
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	I've wondered that, too. I want to spruce up my emblems on my 72. Would plain old Testors work? __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

05-10-2005, 05:33 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Not sure, is there anything in the "FAQ's" section on this __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-10-2005, 06:23 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,701	I know some folks in the past did it, just can't remeber who. Try this Amy. You'll be able to search the board throguh this googl link. http://www.google.com/custom?domains...hevytrucks.com __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-10-2005, 06:37 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I have used Testors enamel since it is glossy, bright and covers very well. I use a good solvent to clean the old paint and rough it up with a small wire brush. They come out as good as you could hope for...mine look great! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-10-2005, 07:19 PM	#9
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	The hood bowtie (69 & 70) looks like it has a "light reflective type" plastic on the insert (blue), but you could paint it if you want to go that route. I'm not sure on the rest of the bowties for our trucks, the 67 & 68 don't look quite like there made from the same plastic material (the originals). My repop hood bowtie has all the black trim paint flaking off of it already (only about 1 year old), I redid my C/10 fender emblems @ 10 years ago and the trimpaint still looks good... go figure. Doug

05-10-2005, 09:47 PM	#10
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Found the link below for you. Testors enamel model paint can be mixed to achieve the desired color shade and brushed on. http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0021101er.html __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

05-10-2005, 10:16 PM	#12
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i used VHT high temp chevy engine orange paint 2 years ago and it just started comin off around the edges, but i also didnt prep it well __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-10-2005, 10:54 PM	#13
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I would tape off the chrome and prime and paint with a spray. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-10-2005, 11:01 PM	#14
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 683	Years ago, I did the black parts on some trim pieces of a '72 Chevelle I had. The parts were white metal and had no plastic involved. I cleaned them up good, painted them and stuck 'em in the oven at about 200 F for a bit thinking it would bake the colour on. The paint seemed to stick real good, and was very hard. It lasted for years. Not sure how it would work with red tho? If you have an old piece you don't need to use it might be worth trying as an experiment? __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

05-11-2005, 08:07 PM	#16
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Reflective Tape? I've thought of using red reflective tape over the red areas. Haven't done it yet though. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"



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