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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: ZLP955 on April 05, 2013, 07:25:41 AM

Title: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on April 05, 2013, 07:25:41 AM

What was the factory paint finish inside '69 park light/turn signal housings? I have an original set that are pretty rough inside, and seem to have the remains of a white-painted finish, looks like it may have been gloss; is that correct?

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: 69Z28 on April 05, 2013, 12:26:03 PM

Not sure what factory used but I'm thinking it was close to argent silver? I have read some using aluminum color spray can paint and white, too, but mostly a brite silver color probably would work.

Quote from: ZLP955 on April 05, 2013, 07:25:41 AM

What was the factory paint finish inside '69 park light/turn signal housings? I have an original set that are pretty rough inside, and seem to have the remains of a white-painted finish, looks like it may have been gloss; is that correct?

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: 69Z28-RS on April 05, 2013, 01:39:03 PM

My originals appeared to have been 'white', and since it was intended to be reflective, glossy white would be the most reflective...

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: Steve Shauger on April 05, 2013, 02:29:03 PM

They are white.

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: 69Z28 on April 05, 2013, 06:54:12 PM

Sorry fellas. White on the front lights and silver on the rear bucket insides. My bad.

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on April 06, 2013, 12:57:22 AM

Thanks Guys, I'll go with a gloss white then.

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: m22mike on April 07, 2013, 12:55:59 PM

I have restored dozens of the 69 lamps, they are white inside.

Mike

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: 69Z28freak on April 07, 2013, 05:51:41 PM

My rear lights were definitely a silver/chrome looking paint.

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: tmodel66 on April 09, 2013, 04:19:35 PM

Come to think of it I believe mine was silver. I'll check when I get a chance.

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on April 10, 2013, 07:56:47 AM

Just to clarify, I was referring to the front park light/turn signal housing, not the taillight housing.

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: 69Z28 on April 10, 2013, 09:41:30 AM

I think it's a good idea to have the info for both front and rear light housings.

Title: Re: Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint
Post by: ZLP955 on April 10, 2013, 10:57:41 AM

Taillight housings were silver inside.