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    Posted: Apr/10/2021 at 1:20pm
Where would I find color match and paint (Red, White and Blue) for AMX emblems on exterior of '72 Javelin AMX?
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Originally posted by Project Lazarus Project Lazarus wrote:

Where would I find color match and paint (Red, White and Blue) for AMX emblems on exterior of '72 Javelin AMX?


Oddly the emblems were painted lightly with basic red, white and blue. But what made the finalized colour, was that the emblem was painted flat black under the light coating of paint. At one time the colours did not show much of the black base coat its colours, but it did not take long for noticable light areas to pop up, especially on the white.
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The blue does look like the same blue as AMC engine blue.  Is that right?  What paint would you use to carefully repaint those emblems?
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Originally posted by Project Lazarus Project Lazarus wrote:

The blue does look like the same blue as AMC engine blue.  Is that right?  What paint would you use to carefully repaint those emblems?


No on engine blue... I have closely matched oem colours that have very slight fade, with basic red, blue and white testors enamel model paints

The black under coating makes the light coat of paint more accurate than just painting over bare chrome.
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so to clarify, you are suggesting just using standard, All-American Red, White and Blue enamel Model paint for those AMX letters and 401 engine size emblems?  thanks
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Originally posted by Project Lazarus Project Lazarus wrote:

so to clarify, you are suggesting just using standard, All-American Red, White and Blue enamel Model paint for those AMX letters and 401 engine size emblems?  thanks


Yes, but like I said, they are light coats, over flat black. Its best to thin the paint and use an air bush, if you are trying to restore as close to factory.
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Great info.  Just 1 small step in restoration project.  But moving forward. Thank you.  
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I also used model paint to touch up my emblems years ago. I think they look good. Not sure of the exact colors though.
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Originally posted by garweb3 garweb3 wrote:

I also used model paint to touch up my emblems years ago. I think they look good. Not sure of the exact colors though.

I did the same using Testor's model paint. And here I thought I was doing something unique. LOL
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