1968 GT center cap red paint touch-up

[hatchdog]

Any suggestions of a red paint to touch up the GT logo on the center cap? Also, what do you use to remove the center cap? I'm thinking a screwdriver will scratch the cap and/or the wheel. I see the old skol hubcap removal tools are avialable on Amazon. Thanks.

 

[Ruppstang]

First congrats on getting her home! Several layers of masking tape on a small pry bar will prevent any damage. I buy some Testers red model paint and a small brush. Brush in the red let set 5 minuets then use a rag or paper towel dampened with paint thinner to clean up the chrome edges. Another option is to buy a whole new emblem from a vendor like National Parts Depot.
Enjoy her!

 

[mbsf1970]

There is an old thread somewhere on this site that spoke to this topic....I used the info to redo my center caps. First I used paint thinner to remove old paint remnants then I applied 2 coats of nail polish.
It was a specific colour. I did it 3 yrs ago and they look as they did back then.

Perhaps someone can dig up the old thread so the nail polish colour can be shared.
I think its Ruby Red.....if memory serves.
Stephen

 

[hatchdog]

Here it is: Revlon Red 680:smile:

http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11253&highlight=center+cap+paint

 

[Ruppstang]

I like the model paint, it is a bit more manly. LOL

 

[rvrtrash]

I think I still have some candy apple red from a car I used to have. I used it to do the emblems in my center caps. I'm in Seattle now, but will check on it when I get home.

Steve

 

[green56]

Red Paint

What i use is model Car paint they have almost any color you want i also have the blue and white that i use on my 66 mustang Conv works out nice Tom WI

 

[Maine gt/cs]

I threw that idea out there a couple of years ago. It has been since 2011 when I put the nail polish on them and they still look great. Another lady friend of mine said to also put clear nail polish over the red to make it really pop. I haven't done that yet. Like I said, a cheap fix for a daily driver.

Tim

 

[whodat]

I used the Revlon Red and it worked great.


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[hatchdog]

I had good luck with Testors CreateFX model paint, color FX Red #79207.

The emblem on the left is the repaint, right is the original. My flash shows more difference in the colors than the naked eye sees.

 

[Mosesatm]

Shoot, I was hoping you were going to place 20 red nail polishes on the check-out counter!:grin:

 

[68gulfstream]

Maybe hit it with some ambered clear lacquer to add a bit of yellow?

 

[hatchdog]

Shoot, I was hoping you were going to place 20 red nail polishes on the check-out counter!:grin:

:grin: I did try the nail polish first but since my wife was with me when I bought it I was able to retain my "man-card":grin: I did browse the selection looking for the correct color all by myself tho.......:grin:

On another note, I ordered four replacement emblems from Dallas Mustang who was the only supplier I could find online. They were only able to send me two, all they had and I was told they would not be able to get anymore. ??? The two they sent me were such a deep red that they are almost purple. I set them aside as I like my originals better so if anybody is looking for replacement emblems and are unable to find any give me a PM.

 

[Mosesatm]

They look the same to me.
This may be why.

 

[franklinair]

Mustangs Unlimited has them: C8ZZ1130EA, $17.43ea

Neil

 

[Goldie666]

Hi there,
Old thread, but instead of creating new one just asking my question here.
Have recently purchased April 1968 GT/CS, 390 4V with GT Equipm. group and Chrome styled steel wheels, Sunlit Gold paint. GT emblems on gas cap and hub caps are black color. While 67 had black GT on Gas cap it seems bit odd to have black on 68 car. Was it ever dealer option to get black emblems on hub caps and gas cap for 1968? Or is it likely just previous owner's "customisation"? Any other sightings of 68 cars with black GT emblems?

Andy

 

[stangfan]

Hi there,
Old thread, but instead of creating new one just asking my question here.
Have recently purchased April 1968 GT/CS, 390 4V with GT Equipm. group and Chrome styled steel wheels, Sunlit Gold paint. GT emblems on gas cap and hub caps are black color. While 67 had black GT on Gas cap it seems bit odd to have black on 68 car. Was it ever dealer option to get black emblems on hub caps and gas cap for 1968? Or is it likely just previous owner's "customisation"? Any other sightings of 68 cars with black GT emblems?

Andy

I've only seen red

 

[speedy02]

I would say the previous owner may have painted both.

67 GT wheels are different than 68 GT Wheels. For the flip down gas cap this is something that I am not sure a GT gas cap is correct we have seen both the GT and the normal horse flip down on GT cars. Does your car have Parchment interior?

 

[Goldie666]

Yes, Parchment interior, delux seat belts, console, power steering and disc brakes, C6 gearbox.
Andy

 

[stangfan]

Al Page's car had the GT option and it had a GT gas cap on it.