Re: Fw: 65 grill/headlight bezels

[Jimmy Peavy <peaver63@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You need to prime the area with a zinc chromate primer first.
Paint doesn't like sticking to aluminum without a good primer coat.And 
zinc chromate is made for aluminum surfaces.
It will stick without the primer, but not nearly as long.
You can buy it at boat dealers in a spray can.

Jimmy


Lynette wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Lynette 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 10:45 AM
> Subject: 65 glill/headlight bezels
>
>
> I have a 1965 Dodge Coronet 500, just painted,  and would like some advise on how to properly detail the grill and headlight bezels with paint.  Specifically :
>
> Is there any special metal prep needed?
>
> Is the best way to reveal the areas to be painted with masking tape and an exacto knife, or is there a better technique?
>
> What sheen of black was used...I'm guessing flat black?
>
> Best paint to use..Krylon or...?
>
> Any clear coat or sealer needed?
>
> The car was originally a California car and was owned by the same person for thirty years.  The grill /bezels are in very good condition,  very minor dings.  This is not going to be a 100pt. show car,  but I will be taking it to car shows and the strip. 
>
> I cannot afford to have the trim professionally restored, so any help would be appreciated.
>
> Jude K
>
>   


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