jatkinson 12 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 I saw a post a while back on painting the fins on shaker hood fins. Can't seem to find it? It was some sort of paint stick I think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 I think it was a silver Sharpie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 no, silver paint pen from industrial hardware supply stores or arts and crafts stores like michaels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 I painted the fins dull aluminum .Masked the fins off with tape and trimmed with a utility knife then painted the rest of the scoop semi gloss black ,then pulled off the tape .It came out nice . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Testors makes a paint pen that is used often for this task. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Testors #2546 Silver Argent. Be sure it has the wide tip. I will try to post a picture. Picture won't load. File size is limited to 50.45KB. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jatkinson 12 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for your help. Thats the post I saw!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA69mach 39 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 I know some guys have used the small flat edgers for painting the fins on the shaker tops. that is, after they are painted in the black, then using something like the accusharp paint edging tool, with the small rollers. By spraying the silver paint into a paint tray, then taking the paint on the flat pad, and running it along the ribs. Good if you don't have a steady hand I guess. Cheap item too. I remember painting up the complex grille for a 67 Dodge Charger with the hideaway headlights, for a friend. Deep and narrow slots The chrome trim edges had to be protected during paint, so I laid on a thin coat of petroleum jelly using a clean linen cloth soaked in it. Then spray paint the entire thing black. After curing, just buff the edges and the paint rolled off. Neat and clean finish. No bleeding or tearing. Worked for me, but I think the chrome finish was the reason. May not work on the shaker fins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 How durable is the paint over time? Does it need to be cleared ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SA69mach 39 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 I would say yes, if you want durability and the car is driven in normal conditions. Rain, and washing your car will be likely to damage such small strips of paint over paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 I actually used the ink stamp method on mine using the Duplicolor Ford Argent Silver out of the can. I did come back and touch it up later as you just couldn't get the edge uniformity that way. It was kind've odd, it actually looked worse the further back you got away from it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted January 18, 2015 I did mine a couple years ago and haven't had to re-do yet. I figure when it needs a touch up I will just do it again. Problem might be I have not been able to find the same Testor's #2546 Silver Argent for sale anywhere. Seems the Silver Metallic is the only one available. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 21, 2015 How durable is the paint over time? Does it need to be cleared ? I had originally purchased mine to do some interior touch up but 2 summers ago my wife complained that the letters and numbers on the mailbox were unreadable, all the white washed off and it was all the black background color. These were really good hard stamped metal and not just a cheap sticker so I cleaned them all and decided to use my pen on them, they still look the same as the day I did them and that is outside 24/7. If anything it may be a bit more matt but that's it, still silver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 The fins were originally just a natural finish. I just take a sanding block and clean them up, that way it has the original look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted January 22, 2015 Plenty of documentation and history for paint. None for unpainted natural finish. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I stand corrected. I looked back on what I did on my shacker. I used Ford Argent spray paint, F6AZ-19K207 AA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 Problem might be I have not been able to find the same Testor's #2546 Silver Argent for sale anywhere. Seems the Silver Metallic is the only one available. Brian I found the silver argent at Hobby Lobby today. It was my third stop on the dealer list from Testor's website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks Bob for the info. Went to their web site and the nearest store to me is still 60-70 miles away and they have the Metallic Silver enamel # 2546. Looks like Gods Country store is the one with the Silver Argent #2546. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I found mine at Ace hardware FWIW but assuming that Testors runs their company like most others that manufacturer products I would think their is a slim to none chance that they would keep these both labeled as #2546 if the actual color changed and not just the name. From an inventory stand point alone it is a tracking nightmare, it's hard enough to track batch numbers as it is. Any actual change to any product specifically it's color usually requires a new number as well. More than likely they found the description "Argent" meant next to nothing to anyone under the age of thirty or not involved with classic cars and that "metallic" was a better modern description understood by all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jatkinson 12 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I ordered it on Ebay. It arrived yesterday. Powerhobby-Online Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinK 12 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Per MCA Concours Judge, the shaker fins were factory painted with a rubber roller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 The rubber roller makes sence after practicing with the Testors paint pen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/metallic-silver-enamel-paint-marker-983577/ OK so this is the Testor's Metalic Silver #2546 you guys are getting ? Silver Argent # 2546 no longer exists. Got it. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Guess I better use mine sparingly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
