Repainting the Alaskan emblem, what paint?

[PackRat]

I see a notation that some of the antlered "Alaskan" emblems are metal and some are plastic. I would not want to use a paint that dissolved the plastic so can anyone tell me what KIND of paint and the color names for the red and green?

I would either go to Home Depot and get a couple "samples" or maybe go get some Testor's model paint at the hobby shop.

What have you guys used?

 

[Rusty]

Testors works great......white, gold or brown, green and red
Fine brush....not after coffee
You'll have to clean them up and refresh after about 5 years or so depending on the amount of UV exposure
Take your time.....
I did the antlers gold just because....

 

[hangster]

I bought bright red nail polish then changed my mind.
Decided to go with the rustic look.

 

[thisoldcamper]

I used exterior spray paint for mine. After I sprayed the white base coat, I sprayed the colors into a small cup (messy) and brushed the color on the raised parts with a fine tipped brush. Slow and steady! Auto touch up paint would probably work, too.

 

[PackRat]

Thanks, gents....

Shall we say Forest Green, Fire Engine Red and whatever Gold is available? Testors came to mind as it is used on model cars, planes, ships, etc.

I figured nail polish would possible soften the plastic.

 

[Moose Dog]

Wait...I want to see these gold antlers

 

[PackRat]

Might want to check with Brian to see if it is an early vs. late design or an owner "upgrade" but they sure look sweet!

 

[Rusty]

The gold is an " owner upgrade"

Brown was too ....regular

Bowinkle would be prows to wear them

 

[PackRat]

Rusty....would that be "Bullwinkle"? Known by Boris & Natasha simply as "Moose and Squirrel"?

The rear ALASKAN emblem on my new-to-me '76 8 Ft CO still has some gold paint showing on the antlers....either that or its the strangest faded yellowish...BROWN I've ever seen.

 

[Rusty]

Yup