64 Plymouth Headlight bezel touch up

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  1. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    I was looking at the front of the Fury the other day and noticed that after 50 years of exposure to the elements the headlight bezels were looking a bit worse for wear.

    I decided to get out the Paint marker and do a little touch up.

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    I didn't get a photo of the driver's side after I touched it up and neglected to get one of the entire front end.

    It isn't a big change, but Over all it does make the front end look nicer.
     

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    Where do you get paint markers? I could use that on my 56 Chevy..........
     
  4. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    I have gotten them every where from hobby stores, to WAL-MART to hardware stores. They are great for crafts, model building and of course touch up.
     
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    busterwivell Bill, AZ Geezer

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    Thanks.......If they make my side trim look as good as the improvement you got on your Fury, I'll be real happy!
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    nice work..it is the details that make a car look good.. as you can tell by yours
     
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    Why didn't I think of that? Neat tip! Thanks!:thumbs2:
     
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    True enough! The obvious only comes to me, after virtually always picking the most complex method or strategy. Not Kidding either.;)
     
  10. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Here is the paint marker I used:

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    Look of the entire front end with the touch up done:

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    I used the marker to touch up the Plymouth lettering as well.

    I think it turned out well.
     

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    What kind of marker?

    So what kind / brand of a paint marker did you use?
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    So, the rear trim piece on the tailgate has looked a little worse for wear for a long time. In fact, I remember as a kid getting in and out of the way back thinking it needed some touch up. I even thought about getting some of my model paint out and trying to do it back then.

    The other day I decided to tackle it with the paint pen I had used for the headlight bezels (as you can see on the far right side of the trim), but it was quickly obvious it would take a long time, the paint kept running to places I didn't want and it wasn't covering well. So, plan "B" was to mask it, paint it and then wipe off the excess with a rag before it dried. This was my "4th of July" project.

    How it has looked for years:

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    Masking it all off:

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    Coat of Black paint:

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    Here are some "Progress pics" after I started wiping off the excess
    (which took some careful maneuvering):

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    ...and then the finished product:

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    I think it turned out quite nice.
     

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    Before and after:

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