I tried the Testors route with poor results - most of the paint flaked off in a short time. I cleaned the part with degreaser but still got very poor adhesion. It was fine where there was some texture, but over glossy chrome, not so good. I couldnt bring myself to scuff up the chrome but if I had, Im sure it would have worked.
The paint from the factory must be self-etching or?
Does anyone know what the original colours were? The red on mine (and others) is almost orange but that could well be fading.
norontcan said
Sep 3, 2019
Believe paint strippers use a product called one-shot or sure-shot.
I have about 5 colours but many more are available.
Eastwood supplies has it.
mellow yellow 67 said
Sep 3, 2019
Looks like around $650 To replace them
...I think Ill try and touch them up first.
It is cool that you can buy replacements though.
mellow yellow 67 said
Sep 3, 2019
Wow - thanks for all the replies!
Somehow I didnt see all them until now. Im wondering if maybe the original colour is the same red Pontiac used on their spear, or maybe it was meant to match the red on the Canadian flag... The car stays in the garage unless its driving so probably last pretty well if I can get something to stick. Maybe a tiny brush from a model store - and a magnifying glass!
The trick in painting them is to put on lots of paint and then remove the excess with a lint free cloth soaked in reducer. Remove the first lot almost immediately and then come back in 15 minutes and remove more. Then back again just before it finally dries. Takes a bit of practice but works wonderfully.
66 Beau said
Sep 5, 2019
Ted, Thank you for that tip - I will definitely try this!
mellow yellow 67 said
Feb 23, 2020
Just as a follow up...
First I was incorrect on the pricing from Dales - I didnt notice that some of the pricing was for a pair - so pretty reasonable.
I used Testors model paint and a fine brush - and had my 13 year old daughter paint them up for me!!
They came out pretty good. The trunk and grille emblems are too pitted so Ill get new ones.
Has anyone tried to restore their Beaumont emblems?
The trunk spear, grille spear, fenders and dash.
Im thinking it might be worth trying to repaint the red thats faded on the 67.
Not sure if theres a colour match or an easier process?
Save your originals and order a new set from Dales Muscle Cars
http://www.dalesmusclecarparts.com/
Just wandered through their website and very well done.
Cliff
-- Edited by oshawacliff on Sunday 1st of September 2019 10:12:19 AM
Have you posted pics of your car? I don't think I've seen it!!
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Right here Andrew. I think you'll like it!
https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t65847011/new-member-67-beaumont/
The paint from the factory must be self-etching or?
Does anyone know what the original colours were? The red on mine (and others) is almost orange but that could well be fading.
I have about 5 colours but many more are available.
Eastwood supplies has it.
Looks like around $650 To replace them
...I think Ill try and touch them up first.
It is cool that you can buy replacements though.
Wow - thanks for all the replies!
Somehow I didnt see all them until now.
Im wondering if maybe the original colour is the same red Pontiac used on their spear, or maybe it was meant to match the red on the Canadian flag...
The car stays in the garage unless its driving so probably last pretty well if I can get something to stick.
Maybe a tiny brush from a model store - and a magnifying glass!
Just buy them one at a time
Just as a follow up...
First I was incorrect on the pricing from Dales - I didnt notice that some of the pricing was for a pair - so pretty reasonable.
I used Testors model paint and a fine brush - and had my 13 year old daughter paint them up for me!!
They came out pretty good. The trunk and grille emblems are too pitted so Ill get new ones.
Good to use keen eyes and a steady hand!
They did turn out good.