Green Paint for Dash gauge Bezel

[Dennis B.]

Does anyone have a source for the luminescent green paint that is part of the Gauges in a C2 (1963) Dash?


Thanks in advance for any help

[Troy P.]

Re: Green Paint for Dash gauge Bezel

Not sure it is the same turquoisey green found in C1 gauges. If it is, I found that paint in a small spray can at the local hobby store. Hobby shops have tons of spray and bottled paint choices.

[Paul J.]

Re: Green Paint for Dash gauge Bezel

Dennis, the archives are your friend. Here's some links that might have the info you want. Most of these talk about C1's, but I'm sure it's close. Maybe someone else can chime in.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?85839-refurbishing-a-65-gauge-cluster&highlight=green+gauge+paint

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?20511-Green-guage-paint&highlight=green+gauge+paint

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?78866-Gauge-can-housing-paint&highlight=green+gauge+paint

I believe that the most popular color is Laura Ashley Home Colour Collection Satin Heath Green 3 #14049. Available at Lowe's or Home Depot. I would do a test plate and compare it before I spayed the whole thing.

Paul

[Troy P.]

Re: Green Paint for Dash gauge Bezel

The paint I used is Model Masters "Fifties Aqua". Comes in a small 3 oz. can which will last you a lifetime of gauge restoration. It is not a perfect match but is very close...especially for an area no one will ever see again.

[Dennis B.]

Re: Green Paint for Dash gauge Bezel

Thanks for all the answers. I tried the Laura Ashley line and could not find anyone that carries the Heath Green. All the Lowes in Canada and Northern New York do not carry it. So still looking, I am going to the hobby store tomorrow to see what they have.