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Park Light/Turn Signal Housing - Interior Paint

Started by ZLP955, April 05, 2013, 02:25:41 AM

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ZLP955

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?
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

69Z28

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, 02:25:41 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?
GaryC

'UNRESTORED' 1969 Cortez Silver Z28 X33 D80

69Z28-RS

My originals appeared to have been 'white', and since it was intended to be reflective, glossy white would be the most reflective...
09C 69Z28-RS, 72 B 720 cowl console rosewood tint
69 Corvette, '60 Corvette, '72 Corvette
90 ZR1 red/red #246, 90 ZR1 white/gray #2466
72 El Camino, '55-'56-'57 Nomads, '55-'57 B/A Sedan

Steve Shauger

Steve Shauger
Vintage Certification™ Program, Providing Recognition And Status To Unrestored Vehicles.  The Supercar Registry-www.yenko.net-

69Z28

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

'UNRESTORED' 1969 Cortez Silver Z28 X33 D80

ZLP955

Thanks Guys, I'll go with a gloss white then.
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

m22mike

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

Mike
X66 L78 M22 4.10 Deluxe Threads, PNT 10/10, Red Hockey stripe

69Z28freak

My rear lights were definitely a silver/chrome looking paint.
Mike 1969 Grandma Camaro

tmodel66

Come to think of it I believe mine was silver. I'll check when I get a chance.
Daniel  
'69 SS 350/4 speed  Fathom Green--POP

ZLP955

Just to clarify, I was referring to the front park light/turn signal housing, not the taillight housing.
Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway

69Z28

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

'UNRESTORED' 1969 Cortez Silver Z28 X33 D80

ZLP955

Tim in Australia.
1969 04A Van Nuys Z/28. Cortez Silver, Dark Blue interior, VE3, Z21, Z23, D55/U17, D80, flat hood.
Sold at Clippinger Chevrolet in Covina, CA.
AHRA Formula Stock at Lions Dragstrip, NHRA E/MP at Pomona Raceway