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3rd Generation 1979 - 1993 => 1979 - 1993 => Topic started by: kammertime on September 24, 2024, 08:29:26 PM

Title: 1986 "GT" side molding paint or decal
Post by: kammertime on September 24, 2024, 08:29:26 PM

Are the 1986 "GT" side molding letters painted or is it a decal. If painted, what is the correct paint?

Thanks,
John

Title: Re: 1986 "GT" side molding paint or decal
Post by: carlite65 on September 24, 2024, 09:04:06 PM

my '84 GT was a decal. i assume 85 would be same.

Title: Re: 1986 "GT" side molding paint or decal
Post by: BobV on September 24, 2024, 10:31:32 PM

The 85-86 GT Charcoal side moldings have the "GT" molded in Silver.
They usually will scrub clean. You COULD either paint or use the aftermarket decals that are available in many different colors.

Good reference article - bottom of page: https://stangnet.com/mustang-forums/resources/stangnets-1986-gt-project.42/updates?page=3

Title: Re: 1986 "GT" side molding paint or decal
Post by: kammertime on September 26, 2024, 01:46:23 PM

Thanks for the replies.
I ordered the silver decals from graphic-express.

Title: Re: 1986 "GT" side molding paint or decal
Post by: kammertime on October 05, 2024, 09:10:51 PM

Well, the decals were a disaster. I tore the first one in half trying to get the backing paper off. The other one  resulted in a bunch of wrinkles and air bubbles.

So what would a close match be in a spray can? I have some light argent paint that I am considering.

Thanks,
John