Ed Posted July 9, 2005 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2005 I'm finishing up the tail light finisher panel and the licence plate light assembly. I was wondering if they were all the same color? The tail light finisher panel is that dull grey (I forget the technical name) are they both the same? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted July 9, 2005 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2005 They are supposed to be, and that is also the color used on the front grill, and the hubcaps.Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-129978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted July 9, 2005 Author Share #3 Posted July 9, 2005 Thanks Will. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-129979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted July 9, 2005 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2005 My grill, taillight finisher, license light hood and the rear bumper fillet are all flat black. At least it's all the same colour. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-129985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240 in OZ Posted July 12, 2005 Share #5 Posted July 12, 2005 The license plate light was originally painted "satin black" from the factory. There are some brand new OEM units on ebay right now if anyone should need verification of this. The tailight surrounds were the grey colour, along with the grille and the caps.Joseph Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted July 12, 2005 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2005 I just bought an OEM tag light directly from the dealer-Gray all the way in the USA baby! I can post a picture for verification!!!Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav240z Posted July 12, 2005 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2005 While on the topic and I believe Will is correct I think they were all Gray or Grey. However I wasn't around in 70-77 so I can't really confirm it.Also I noticed one of the main problems with the license plate globe holder is that there is meant to be two metal sleaves that slide inside it to protect the plastic from the heat of the bulbs. If this is missing the cover becomes warped and cracks. I could find the original bolts for mine either so I had to make do with what I had here something to take care of in the future.Also not that you haven't thought of it already Ed but I cleaned mine up in warm soapy water which and tooth brush to clean up the lense part and the white plastic bit. FWIWJust figured I'd share that since we are on the topic and all. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogma420 Posted July 12, 2005 Share #8 Posted July 12, 2005 The license plate light assembly isn't painted is it? The gray is the natural color of the plastic, isn't it? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share #9 Posted July 12, 2005 I cleaned mine up really good with soapy water and a toothbrush. Then I went over it with a scotchbrite pad. There was no evidence of paint on the housing, however there was a little bit of grey overspray on the backside. I don't know if this is from a previous paint job or what. The clear lenses cleaned up really good with some polishing compound and the base will get a coat of gloss white to help brighten things up. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted July 12, 2005 Share #10 Posted July 12, 2005 I'll take the OEM one apart tonight, and post some pictures to show what I find.Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240 in OZ Posted July 12, 2005 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2005 Posting this for the non-believers. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share #12 Posted July 12, 2005 Oh no, I just painted mine to match the panels. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16500-licence-plate-light/#findComment-130449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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