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Title: 1968 San Jose GT 390 Tail Light Assembley
Post by: bullitt68 on April 07, 2020, 12:34:55 AM

Looking to confirm what the finish is on the the tail light housings. They look like cad to me, but may have been zinc 52 years ago. I searched in the Osbourne Manual but could not find it.

Thanks

Title: Re: 1968 San Jose GT 390 Tail Light Assembley
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 07, 2020, 01:38:06 AM

Quote from: bullitt68 on April 07, 2020, 12:34:55 AM

Looking to confirm what the finish is on the the tail light housings. They look like cad to me, but may have been zinc 52 years ago. I searched in the Osbourne Manual but could not find it.

Thanks

My vote is for zinc for the body. The inside would be a reflective zinc paint,spray chrome etc.

Title: Re: 1968 San Jose GT 390 Tail Light Assembley
Post by: bullitt68 on April 07, 2020, 01:40:43 AM

Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 07, 2020, 01:38:06 AM

My vote is for zinc for the body. The inside would be a reflective zinc paint,spray chrome etc.

Thanks Bob. It was hard to tell after all these years. I will have to investigate the reflective paint angle.

Title: Re: 1968 San Jose GT 390 Tail Light Assembley
Post by: J_Speegle on April 07, 2020, 04:16:03 PM

Quote from: bullitt68 on April 07, 2020, 01:40:43 AM

Thanks Bob. It was hard to tell after all these years. I will have to investigate the reflective paint angle.

There is mention of the reflective clear in an article in the Library on restoring 68 Cal Special and 69-70 Shelby taillights. The product can be found label mail box reflective paint. As mentioned its a clear coat and does a pretty good job at increasing the reflectability. Have used it over (test for compatibility first) glossy fake chrome and high gloss white.

Title: Re: 1968 San Jose GT 390 Tail Light Assembley
Post by: bullitt68 on April 07, 2020, 04:26:26 PM

Quote from: J_Speegle on April 07, 2020, 04:16:03 PM

There is mention of the reflective clear in an article in the Library on restoring 68 Cal Special and 69-70 Shelby taillights. The product can be found label mail box reflective paint. As mentioned its a clear coat and does a pretty good job at increasing the reflectability. Have used it over (test for compatibility first) glossy fake chrome and high gloss white.

Thanks Jeff will do. I guess whatever was originally sprayed on wore off an faded away over the years. I will zinc plate the housings first.