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: Paint or replace Dash


ALASKA67SS
Dec 5th, 02, 5:46 PM
I have an ugly brown interior in my 67 SS with a dash to match. How much work is it to paint the dash? I would be going for a black interior with everything to match. Is it worth it to repaint the dash, console, etc...? I am considering customizing the dash and not sure if it would be easier to work from the current dash or go with a replacement that is black. Any suggestions?

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Dan Werkmeister
"Stored away for 8 months, a holy terror for 4."

malibu man
Dec 5th, 02, 6:40 PM
I've heard of a lot of people that have had good luck with using that black dye. I''d say try doing it yourself.

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Trever Maas
TC Member #: 1432

1972 Chevelle Malibu
Mohave Gold
L65 350/M38 TH350
2.73 AXL RATIO

1948 Chrysler Windsor
Flathead 6/Semi-Auto
4 Speed Column Shift
Fluid Drive Transmission

"Both Undergoing Slow Restorations"

68Elkie
Dec 5th, 02, 7:46 PM
Absolutely do it yourself ! What's the worst that could happen - you'd have to buy replacement parts?
If you do a search, you'll see that most people have had good luck with SEM products (I get mine from Eastwood http://www.eastwoodco.com )

Best advice is to clean everything well and use the right prep products - there are different ones for plastic and vinyl.


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Ed
'68 El Camino (Current Project)
'66 Caddy Conv (Cruiser)
'87 Vette Conv (Daily Driver)

malibu man
Dec 5th, 02, 8:04 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 68Elkie:
Absolutely do it yourself !

Best advice is to clean everything well and use the right prep products - there are different ones for plastic and vinyl.


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Good Advice!


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Trever Maas
TC Member #: 1432

1972 Chevelle Malibu
Mohave Gold
L65 350/M38 TH350
2.73 AXL RATIO

1948 Chrysler Windsor
Flathead 6/Semi-Auto
4 Speed Column Shift
Fluid Drive Transmission

"Both Undergoing Slow Restorations"

ALASKA67SS
Dec 6th, 02, 5:27 PM
Thanks for the info. I went onto the Eastwood site. What kind of dye is it? I can find paint for interior parts, but not the dye. What is it called?