C2 Cluster Paint

[Joel T.]

Quick question..... Does anyone know a source for the black paint used on C2 instrument clusters? I have some scratches which I would like to clean up....

Thanks,

Joel

[Peter J.]

Re: C2 Cluster Paint

Joel,
I used the old Krylon #1613 or the now "Industrial Krylon 1613" (it will it say it on the can). I have touched up my dash a few times from where the keys scratched it, perfect match - undetectable. My car is a 66.

[Richard M.]

Re: C2 Cluster Paint

Joel, I used a Dupli-Color semi flat. Results were "ok". I see Zip has a item that is available. Not certain if it's "typical".

ZipSemiFlat

Rich
p.s. here's a old thread showing before & afters.....
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?t=66140
p.p.s if you decide to change the lenses while you're in there.......be certain they are "concave"(valleys) not "convex"(hills). Guess what I did twice! Kudos to Timothy Barbieri then for reminding me.

[Michael F.]

Re: C2 Cluster Paint

Theres only one paint that will give you a factory trim finish and is designed to be applied without primer and will stick to chrome finishes and resists chipping.

SEM trim black 39143

Don't waste time and money on others. Do a google search on (SEM trim black 39143) you will find what you need.

The flash makes it look glossier than it is

[Jim D.]

Re: C2 Cluster Paint

Joel,
I used the old Krylon #1613 or the now "Industrial Krylon 1613" (it will it say it on the can). I have touched up my dash a few times from where the keys scratched it, perfect match - undetectable. My car is a 66.

I agree. I've used Krylon #1613 on several cars. It's a perfect match to the original paint, covers well and holds up great.

[Peter J.]

Re: C2 Cluster Paint

Mike,
That is a bold statement! I've used Krylon 1613 on three mid-years including mine over ten years ago and have had no problem with durability or adhesion without a primer.

[Michael F.]

Re: C2 Cluster Paint

Mike,
That is a bold statement! I've used Krylon 1613 on three mid-years including mine over ten years ago and have had no problem with durability or adhesion without a primer.

Well, I am a bold guy!

Krylon is good stuff. They have the best spray can nozzle in the biz. My comment wasn't about how bad the Krylon is. Just how good the SEM is.

IMHO The SEM Trim Black is better.

[Joel T.]

Re: C2 Cluster Paint

Thanks guys!

I will check them both out.. I just have a few scratches from working on the car as well as some marks from the keys swinging....

Joel