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05-26-2022, 07:58 PM | #1 |
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Painting bumper clamps
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My dad has a '31. My dad asked me to tape up his bumper clamp so he could spray paint them blue. It didn't look nice, though. Does anyone have advice on how to paint? I have a very steady hand and could paint it by hand if I knew how to prepare the surface and found good paint. I don't know if the brush strokes would look good, though. My dad is curious how they were painted in 1931. He bought these plain ones: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7181&cat=41657 He didn't want to use decals. But maybe I could buy these painted ones for him: https://mudsclassicparts.com/1928-19...per-clamp-new/ |
05-26-2022, 08:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Does anyone have advice on how to paint? - Barnwood |
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05-26-2022, 09:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Parts suppliers sell stickers that look perfect in those bumper clamps. Don't paint them, use the stickers. Looks more professional.
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05-26-2022, 09:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Ditto, I have them on my 30 coupe, and I think they look great.
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
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The mask gives a smooth edge that you do not get with masking tape.
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05-26-2022, 11:05 PM | #6 |
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05-27-2022, 05:08 AM | #7 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Ditto CarlG. Spend time making sure area to be painted is very clean. Use acetone. Rough area a bit first then clean.
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05-27-2022, 07:17 AM | #8 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
You could drill four holes in a scrap piece of lumber to hold the clamps facing up. After cleaning as mentioned above, use One Shot Lettering Enamel #158 Dark Blue straight from the can. If you move quickly, you can 'flood' the recess, leaving no brush strokes.
Not satisfied, this enamel will wash off with mineral spirits. |
05-27-2022, 07:55 AM | #9 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Paint the clamp then take lacquer thinner and dampen a rag and carefully clean the edges. Works for me...
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05-27-2022, 10:04 AM | #10 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
The "Bumper Clamp Blue" in the Paint and Finish Guide is quite a bit darker than the stickers you can get from the suppliers. I recall that years ago there were small bottles of lacquer available in the correct color with a brush in the bottle - sort of like a fingernail polish. However, I haven't seen those bottles for at least the last five years at the suppliers I frequent. When did you get your bottle from Berts? Does anyone know any other supplier that has the paint?
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05-27-2022, 10:20 AM | #11 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Looks like they could be cleaned up w/a steady hand and an exacto knife.
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05-27-2022, 11:01 AM | #12 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
I paint them all the time with great success and have never lost points on them in fine point judging. The correct color is "Harding Blue." I use lacquer. I simply tape off the raised center part then spray them. Then, with a paper towel wet with lacquer thinner, I simply wipe the edges clean while turning the medallion in my left hand.
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05-27-2022, 09:16 PM | #14 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
You can use this - available on Amazon
One Shot Dark Blue Quarter Pint #158 Brand: ONE SHOT/A.S.E.T. KUSTOM |
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05-30-2022, 06:23 PM | #16 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Will Cronkite makes templates to spray paint bumper clamps. Also the template for painting the inserts on dash panels. They work great. If you get a little overspray, use a soft cloth and some acetone around the edges to make the paint even. Looks like factory.
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05-30-2022, 06:31 PM | #17 |
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Contact info?
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05-31-2022, 08:21 AM | #18 |
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I don't think Will has any, or makes any of them anymore. He has gotten rid of all of his Model A things.
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05-31-2022, 03:38 PM | #19 |
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Jack Benny says it all..
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