CP64365

The nose emblem on my 64 coupe has a couple bad white checker paint regions on the nose emblem. Has any one repainted theirs, and if so, what paint brand and code did you use. I might as well ask for codes for both the black and white checkered regions. Thanks.

Dave

dkleather

I used Testor's model paint. Comes in very small bottles and you can get it at a hobby store or most anywhere that carries models to assemble. Use a very fine brush artist's brush and it should turn out fine. Dave

JoeCool66

Same here. I thoroughly cleaned off all the old paint by soaking in lacquer thinner. Make sure you record whether your top checker is black or white (don’t know about ’64 but it made a difference in my ’66). Be generous with the paint and let it flow. I found it better to thin it out a little with LT. Keep it neat and clean up any smudges with a tooth pick once it dries.

b_pappy

I would think "One Shot" lettering enamel would be more durable. Pin stripers and sign painters use it. Testors would be a good choice though too.
Bruce

65 fi

Great question Dave.

To those that answered: What is the color code(s) used for Black, Red, White?

It seems the color of the flags can be critical when judged.

I have heard a tootpick works well as a dropper to let the paint flow (self-level). Anyone try this method?

Frankie the Fink

I repainted the 50 yr old original emblem on my '61 using a super small detail brush from Langra that I had around: http://www.langka.com/fine-tip-brush-p-38.html. Smallest brush I've ever come across. It worked perfectly.