Green paint for the gauge cluster - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**BigBird05** · 03-02-2022, 06:06 PM

What is everybody using for the green paint on the gauge cluster?

**FirstOwner69** · 03-02-2022, 07:24 PM

I bookmarked this link but don't have any personal experience with with the paint.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=146376

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 03-02-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I bookmarked this link but don't have any personal experience with with the paint.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=146376

That paint in this link is very close to the origional

**cericd** · 03-02-2022, 08:24 PM

Here's a good thread about restoring a 60-66 cluster. Looks as though the housings were the same color as the 67-72's. The member used the same Krylon Satin Jade spray paint.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/....php?p=5845867

Post #3 is specifically about the housing: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...63&postcount=3

**BigBird05** · 03-02-2022, 09:39 PM

That paint is not listed on the Krylon web site. Any other ideas on the light and dark green colors. I'll be going to the local hardware store tomorrow to look at there paint chips.

**dmjlambert** · 03-02-2022, 09:58 PM

My idea is to use chrome spray can paint, it looks really nice on parts I have painted with it. It doesn't look mirror reflective like chrome metal, but it is very shiny. You can use green colored 194 bulbs, or white bulbs with green bulb covers.

**BigBird05** · 03-02-2022, 10:10 PM

I just looked at LMC and they don't carry gauge decals anymore, any suggestions on where to find them? Thanks for the responses, any other good ideas?

**dmjlambert** · 03-02-2022, 10:19 PM

I don't have any experience with them, but forum members have mentioned whitegauges.net before. They don't have just white, they have other colors.

**Palf70Step** · 03-02-2022, 10:28 PM

I have not ever used or wanted to redo it back to the green myself. I have used Krylon gloss white or Krylon Chrome paint to redo the tins. Makes a HUGE difference in the light reflection.

That green does look pretty close though to keep it original looking.

jamesi20 · 03-03-2022, 12:51 AM

I was told this is nearly a perfect match https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/261...2&odnBg=FFFFFF

years ago it was krylon 3509 jade green satin and it was a really good match

**FirstOwner69** · 03-03-2022, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

That paint is not listed on the Krylon web site. Any other ideas on the light and dark green colors. I'll be going to the local hardware store tomorrow to look at there paint chips.

The Krylon website has Colormaxx satin jade #5568 listed.
https://www.krylon.com/products/?N=9...9&paging=false

**BigBird05** · 03-03-2022, 10:45 PM

Now all I have to do is find a Krylon dealer that has satin jade in stock. My Wal Mart had maybe 3 cans of Krylon. and you can forget about anything other than black or white. Going to look at Hobby Lobby on Sat.

**LockDoc** · 03-03-2022, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

Now all I have to do is find a Krylon dealer that has satin jade in stock. My Wal Mart had maybe 3 cans of Krylon. and you can forget about anything other than black or white. Going to look at Hobby Lobby on Sat.

Don't forget to check the farm stores. My local one has a good selection of Krylon.

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-04-2022, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

Now all I have to do is find a Krylon dealer that has satin jade in stock. My Wal Mart had maybe 3 cans of Krylon. and you can forget about anything other than black or white. Going to look at Hobby Lobby on Sat.

Have you tried to buy any of it online since it isn't available locally?

**BigBird05** · 03-04-2022, 04:01 PM

I'll try TSC tomorrow, since I have to drive right by it. It's only 45 min. from my house.

03-02-2022, 06:06 PM	#1
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Green paint for the gauge cluster What is everybody using for the green paint on the gauge cluster?

03-02-2022, 07:24 PM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster I bookmarked this link but don't have any personal experience with with the paint. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=146376 __________________ Jim

03-02-2022, 08:24 PM	#4
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,090	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster Here's a good thread about restoring a 60-66 cluster. Looks as though the housings were the same color as the 67-72's. The member used the same Krylon Satin Jade spray paint. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/....php?p=5845867 Post #3 is specifically about the housing: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...63&postcount=3 __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

03-02-2022, 09:58 PM	#6
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,572	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster My idea is to use chrome spray can paint, it looks really nice on parts I have painted with it. It doesn't look mirror reflective like chrome metal, but it is very shiny. You can use green colored 194 bulbs, or white bulbs with green bulb covers.

03-02-2022, 10:10 PM	#7
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster I just looked at LMC and they don't carry gauge decals anymore, any suggestions on where to find them? Thanks for the responses, any other good ideas?

03-02-2022, 09:39 PM	#5
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster That paint is not listed on the Krylon web site. Any other ideas on the light and dark green colors. I'll be going to the local hardware store tomorrow to look at there paint chips.

03-02-2022, 10:19 PM	#8
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,572	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster I don't have any experience with them, but forum members have mentioned whitegauges.net before. They don't have just white, they have other colors.

03-02-2022, 10:28 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster I have not ever used or wanted to redo it back to the green myself. I have used Krylon gloss white or Krylon Chrome paint to redo the tins. Makes a HUGE difference in the light reflection. That green does look pretty close though to keep it original looking. __________________ 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!

03-03-2022, 12:51 AM	#10
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster I was told this is nearly a perfect match https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/261...2&odnBg=FFFFFF years ago it was krylon 3509 jade green satin and it was a really good match

03-03-2022, 10:45 PM	#12
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster Now all I have to do is find a Krylon dealer that has satin jade in stock. My Wal Mart had maybe 3 cans of Krylon. and you can forget about anything other than black or white. Going to look at Hobby Lobby on Sat.

03-04-2022, 04:01 PM	#15
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Green paint for the gauge cluster I'll try TSC tomorrow, since I have to drive right by it. It's only 45 min. from my house.



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