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Old 05-29-2008, 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??
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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.
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I used the same stuff I used on my engine cover; Dupli-Color High-Temp Enamel.
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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
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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.
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ha bro this better not ____ you off like the rear emblem.
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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!
Pics Please
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I'm going to use Sikkens Base, Transtar clear for gloss parts, and Sikkens mat clear for dull parts.
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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
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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!
Pics Please
2x
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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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