If you need to touch up a part that has a silver painted edge, such as a shifter tunnel from a '73 (which is what I did this on), for example, try this, if space/and or surface permits: find a metal ferrule or spacer about 1/2" long, and insert a bolt through its hole with a nut on the end. Make sure it rolls freely. Spray some silver chrome paint on a piece of cardboard, roll the ferrule/spacer over the paint, making sure the paint is not too heavy on the ferrule/spacer, and then roll it on the part you need to outline. I did a shifter tunnel for a '73, and the area with the silver trim was worn of paint. This area is raised, so this method worked great. It looks like a factory finish, and is uniform. If you tried a brush to do this, it will not be as uniform of a finish. Keep in mind you may need several coats.

Do you have a picture of your new saleable device?

Snowman



[This message has been edited by snowman_az (edited February 15, 2003).]

Testor's (the model paint people) has a line of paint pens that work very much like a magic marker. The silver works well for this application. Their flourescent orange paint is great for restoring the color to gauge needles as well.

Snowman, I will get you a pic. Check your email tonite. Batman, I prefer my roller method versus the pen/marker because the pen can slip, whereas the roller method is virtually mistake proof.

[This message has been edited by vfitom2aol.com (edited February 16, 2003).]

That sounds pretty good, i have some trim to redo, i'll try your method, thanks.