Anyone have a '70 Charger Finish Panels Restoration Service

[rklewis1005]

I was wondering if anyone does restorations on these 70 Charger Finish Panels or knows of someone who restores them?

I've been working on mine and have painted it twice so far. I'm trying to replicate the anodized finish with paint, and it's a major PITA. When I tape off the Organisol paint, it leaves a bit of residue behind - you can see where the tape was. I even let it cure for 10 days, and it still happened a bit. I'm considering stripping it down, painting it all back (organisol) or maybe all silver first, letting it cure for 2 weeks, then clear coating with some 2K Satin clear coat. After the clear coat hardens (a few days), mask off the stripe, gently sand with 600 grit to help the paint adhere, then paint the other color. Finally, wait 2 more weeks for that paint to cure, then clear coat again.

Before I start down that road, I thought I'd ask if anyone professionally restores them with anodizing, etc (the right way).

Thanks in advance for any info!
Ross

 

[davek]

They got to be joking 1970 Dodge Charger Rear Finish Panel – Restored – $2700

 

[davek]

For '70 Charger finish panel restoration (taillight panel/trim) near Columbia, SC, specializing in classic Mopar restoration is key. Top options include
Dream Works Muscle and Classics Inc in West Columbia, Lowcountry Paint, Body & Restoration, or Classic & Restorable Cars in West Columbia. They can handle the intricate cleaning, polishing, or painting required for these, especially if they are the textured Argent Silver or chrome-edged panels.

 

[davek]

Top shops for 1970 Charger finish panel restoration near Charlotte, SC, include
Vintage Cars, Inc. (Fort Mill, SC) and Quarter Mile Muscle (Charlotte, NC), specializing in muscle car trim, bodywork, and full restorations. These specialists handle detailed trim refurbishment, media blasting, and custom paint for classic Mopars.
Top Local Restoration Services

• Vintage Cars, Inc. (Fort Mill, SC): Located just south of Charlotte, they offer full or partial restorations and specialize in classic, muscle car projects.
• Quarter Mile Muscle (Charlotte, NC): They provide full, professional restorations including bodywork, paint, and trim/panel restoration.
• WRG Paint & Body (Charlotte, NC): Offers classic car restoration services, including sourcing or repairing specialized parts.

 

[rklewis1005]

They got to be joking 1970 Dodge Charger Rear Finish Panel – Restored – $2700

Yeah, found that one too when I was googling. Wonder if they'd give me a big discount without the R/T badge

 

[davek]

You can do it Ross, use 3m regular blue tape and dont wait so long.

 

[rklewis1005]

You can do it Ross, use 3m regular blue tape and dont wait so long. View attachment 2016489

I will. I'm considering getting the extensions for my bench grinder & buffer wheels (need them for polishing trim anyway). Maybe I can strip the paint & polish it up so the stripe only needs clear after the black paint Either way, I'm likely stripping the paint in the morning to give it another shot.

 

[Dodge-Scatpack]

Check this guy out. If I remember correctly he used to vend a Carlisle and restored a lot of aluminum grills and finish panels. He had a lot of restored Mopar parts. He may do your finish panel.