Gonna try to do the dash myself

[JoeViperRT10]

.. after much consideration.. I think I'll take the dash apart myself and paint it. I'm still not convinced on the color. The car is black -- so, I'm considering flat black, or high gloss. I'd love to see pics of yours if it's black and you've painted it either way.

Also, what product should I use to strip off that crappy soft finish on the dash now?

thanks!

jp

 

[tim721]

go flat black - looks best IMO

 

[JoeViperRT10]

Man, that looks really good. But, I've also seen the glossy finish.. and, I'm really up in the air about it.

jp

 

[yellow94]

...flat...

 

[Need1]

I agree. Flat.

 

[JoeViperRT10]

I appreciate the comments.. more pics would be great.. Can someone who's done it tell me how to get that sticky stock stuff off?

thanks
jp

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I dont have any pics, but I say flat as well. Seems as though glossy would stick out too much

 

[Asp Man]

Flat gets my vote.
Not sure what you mean by 'sticky stuff' is there some non-stock paint or coating on your dash? Have you tried anything on it?

 

[hemibeep]

don't know about the rubbery paint, but the Gloss will show every little flaw, the Flat will hide just about anything.
There are some dashes with gloss that look really good, just be ready for prep time to make it look right.

 

[SNKEBIT]

The wife scrapes the fuzzy stuff off with a razor blade, then sands it smooth.

 

[vettekiller]

im going glossy

 

[foolinjected]

both look cool...i dig the flat. like the man says it's way easier to detect imperfetions with the gloss.

 

[Phil Lee 94 red RT]

I did semi-flat, and it looks like factory

 

[snampro]

anyone try to repaint the dash a gray color? I'd like to keep it as stock as possible...

 

[ViperJames]

I just replaced my dash with a brand new one...took 20 minutes to do it myself...Buy the dash from Tator if you are a VCA member...20% off of $375.00 will not come with the glovebox though...I will post some pics as soon as i get a chance..

 

[Gottaviper]

I agree on the flat just due to high maintenance gloss finish but... The flat need more to it MGW all around

 

[JoeViperRT10]

I ran into a post that oven cleaner may help in getting that rubberized crap off of the dash. Has anyone done this?

I'm leaning toward flat black.. but, would still like to see some other pics.

thanks
jp

 

[Gottaviper]

Brillo or sos pads and elbow grease get the job donwe followed by 500 grit then 1000 grit and the 2000 grit lots of scrubing and sanding for a smooth flawless surface and the do a search for Chad the snake hydes guy he posted the best primer paint and clear to use for Dash refinishing. good luck happy scrubing and sanding