62 Instrument Cluster

[Wes S.]

Thinking about powder coating my instrument cluster any pros or cons?

[Terry D.]

Re: 62 Instrument Cluster

To what advantage? Painting it is very simple once it's out and done correctly should last a very long time. Just my old two cents.
Terry

[Greg S.]

Re: 62 Instrument Cluster

Don't even think about it. The pot metal will deform from the heat. You may ruin the cluster. Ask me how I know.

Paint it at all cost.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 62 Instrument Cluster

Some powder coat materials have poor UV resistance will deteriorate in the sun.
Paint it.

[Wes S.]

Re: 62 Instrument Cluster

Thank you for your respnses. My powder coater said it might warp. Painting looks like th way to go.

[Joe M.]

Re: 62 Instrument Cluster

Sprayed mine with black dupont coralar epoxy after priming with dupont variprime. See the dupont equivalents today. Coralar epoxy was for top coat use.

[David D.]

Re: 62 Instrument Cluster

My 62 cluster housing looks very 'tan' rather than fawn beige. I am going to repaint it and wondered about the proper color. From the info I see, it appears that it should be painted with the Trim color found in the NCRS Spec Guide. Years ago when speaking with one of the plant painters I asked about painting the clusters. I have his written response that indicate the cluster was painted as in picture (page 210 of Vol 1, of Noland Adams Complete Corvette Resto. . . .Guide). He went on to say 'then removed - sanded & painted in a paint repair booth where the side inserts & black out work was done'. My cluster does not look like it has been repainted and is a dull tan, should it be the dull tan or more metalic? Any recomendations of paint brand and source? I would prefer one of the original vendors however several have said it would not hold up in sun due to the current formula contents.