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Offline 71cudafish

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1971 cuda grill paint
« on: January 24, 2013 - 12:37:18 PM »
where  can  I  get the  correct  grill paint for the cheese grater grill, part #???  ect.   THANKS :working:




Offline 72cudamaan

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Re: 1971 cuda grill paint
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2013 - 01:17:24 PM »
Roseville or Totally Auto
If I cant fix it, it's broke
 
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Re: 1971 cuda grill paint
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2013 - 10:50:06 PM »
Or checkpout Topcats thread.

Mike just got through painting his.  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=26438.645



Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

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Re: 1971 cuda grill paint
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2013 - 11:24:22 PM »
When I re did the paint on the cheesegraters, I masked off using different widths of 3M green tape. It's a very light silver. Very similiar to the louvered fender silver. So close, I went with it.

Using a small mini Sata Jet gun did the trick.

Roger Gibson/Frank Baladson's grille paint has a better pewter color/grain like what the OEM's were than what the rattle can competitors offer.   :2cents:


« Last Edit: January 24, 2013 - 11:27:31 PM by Topcat »
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: 1971 cuda grill paint
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2013 - 08:34:41 AM »
That looks good TC. So is the grille in the picture painted with Gibson's paint?
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Re: 1971 cuda grill paint
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2013 - 08:36:44 AM »
Never mind, I just read the posted thread.   :banghead:
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Re: 1971 cuda grill paint
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2013 - 10:04:21 AM »
That looks good TC. So is the grille in the picture painted with Gibson's paint?
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Yes.

You have to build coats up reducing the paint at1 part paint to 3 parts fast Laquer thinner. Reduced Fan pattern for the grille.

I might spray a light clear over it to keep the paint it's highest durability.
Mike, Fremont, CA.