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Old May 29, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Default what paint does everyone use for their dash color mods?

I'm looking at ripping my shiz apart this weekend and painting so I need to get some stuff.... Im assuming the krylon plastic bind stuff works?

and whats the best access point to start removal of the center dash around the hvac??
Old May 29, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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i forgot what i used.

but to get everything off, take off the shift ****, then just pull up on the four corners, itll pop off, yuo gottta disconnect the cigarette lighter wire, then pull on the radio part, etc.

theres a whole DIY on here, itll tell u everything including materials and how to do it.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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I used the same stuff I used on my engine cover; Dupli-Color High-Temp Enamel.
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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haha sp did i for part of it.
i wanted the color to match exactly.
for the other parts i just used duplicolor something...
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I just used Mothers and polished the "silver" parts to a high gloss....looks fantastic....better than it ever thought about looking from the dealer!

Then I bought CF instrument bezel and console cover. It looks fantastic!
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i used flat black that i bought from home depot

didn't use a clear coat

came out good...6 months strong
Old May 30, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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I used the touchup paint and used my airbrush to paint the pieces........then Krylon Gloss Clear.........then 1000 wet sand and then meguiers polish to buff it perfect.
Old May 30, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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ha bro this better not ____ you off like the rear emblem.
Old May 30, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by paulky_2000
I just used Mothers and polished the "silver" parts to a high gloss....looks fantastic....better than it ever thought about looking from the dealer!

Then I bought CF instrument bezel and console cover. It looks fantastic!
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Old May 30, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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I'm going to use Sikkens Base, Transtar clear for gloss parts, and Sikkens mat clear for dull parts.
Old May 30, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Color matched PPG OEM paint and Transtar clear coat for a glossy shine.
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optional did his, and they look nice on his FM, send him a pm or maybe hell post up. brian im jealous of your equipment baybe i can learn a thing or two from you.
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justin, youre helping me do this so dont worry
Old May 30, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ERIK-TC
justin, youre helping me do this so dont worry
Ha I am? Nah jk its all good. No doubt I'll help ya.
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duplicolor import spray...phantom grey pearl for me. krylon clear coat for a glossy finish. Looks very good.
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Originally Posted by SouLTakeR
Originally Posted by paulky_2000
I just used Mothers and polished the "silver" parts to a high gloss....looks fantastic....better than it ever thought about looking from the dealer!

Then I bought CF instrument bezel and console cover. It looks fantastic!
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I used Krylon Fusion Spray Paint!
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I used Dupli-Color "Silver Metallic" and their automotive clear coat for interior pieces, perfect match to OEM silver (waterfall pieces).

For the engine cover I used Dupli-color High Heat Enamel in "Aluminum" but it smudges easily and the shiney stuff comes off when I clean it, so I think I'm gonna go with a CF one soon.
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just got a can of krylon for plastics flat black doin it today



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