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: 66 headlamp bezel touch up?


Albbies1
May 16th, 02, 12:21 AM
Group,

Today I took off my front headlamp bezels in hopes of touching up the flat black trim areas. I spent my time and smasked off the areas necessary. I then painted them with Dupli Colors flat black trim paint. So good so far....but then!!!! I removed the masking tape slow only to pull some of the new paint off with the tape! Dam**t!

Has anyone found a good way to repaint these areas? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Dwaine
66SS

mr409
May 16th, 02, 6:48 AM
I did mine with no problems. I think the key is to use a light coat of paint.

I used Krylon semi flat on mine.

Wipe the part down with carb cleaner to remove any polish or oil.

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Albbies1
May 16th, 02, 12:10 PM
Bob,

Thanks for the reply. I will give it another attempt today. I also thought maybe I had put one to many coats on. I did this intially due to the fact it did not seem to cover as well as I would have liked.

Thanks again and I like the Cyper Garage you have set up.

Thanks again
Dwaine
66SS

micky69396
May 16th, 02, 5:45 PM
pull the tape when the paint is still wet.

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Micky Hale Restorations
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mr409
May 16th, 02, 6:31 PM
I agree with Mickey. That should help.

I also lightly scuffed the area that I painted with steel wool.

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Bob (Pa.)

1963 Impala 283
1966 Chevelle SS 409
1969 Malibu 307
1972 Malibu 307
1969 C10 stepside 350
1971 Cheyenne 20 3/4 ton
Somebody stop me... :)

Looking for Chevelle or Impala parts? Click here:
Chevelle parts for sale (http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html)

The 348/409 Chevrolet forum
http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/187005

Albbies1
May 17th, 02, 1:19 PM
Bob, Micky

I did go over the area's with fine steel wool and pulled the tape while the paint was wet. Turned out super! Thanks guys.

Dwaine
66SS