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paint type on interior dash

imported_tree

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Prince George b.c. Canada
just finished getting new trim pieces for the dash area.want to repaint metal dash or touch up-from fade and wear marks.has anyone done this or is this a job for the pros.the dash trim is camera black and the rest is some other type of black. any ideas. the head liner that i also have will be put in a couple of months. just worried about the front and back glass that must be removed, (new concourse) this is being done by a pro. O by the way does anyone know WILL THE HEATER MOTOR WORK WITHOUT THE RESISTOR PLUG WORKING. thanks terry........................................
 

Russ

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Feb 25, 2003
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Flagstaff, AZ
If you have a black interior, the color for the dash is "black metallic". You can purchase this paint in a spray can from National Parts Depot. I used this on two of my cars and the finish looks great. Hope this helps.
Russ
 

Sarge

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Folsom, CA
Russ,
Did you take the camera case finish down to the bare metal (plastic) and primer before painting?
Thanks, Robert
 

Russ

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Flagstaff, AZ
The camera case finish is a satin black finish, which is different finish than the metal portion of the dash. I did not take the paint off the camera case plastic, but painted over this area with a "Satin Black" color. You can use Krylon Semi Flat Black or Rust-Oleum Satin Black for a great finish. I have found that the Rust-Oleum brand is a bit more durable, but Krylon dries faster. Both products give the desired finish.

As a side note, these paints are also excellent for refinishing the engine compartment and the undersides of the fender area that are supposed to be painted black. Hope this helps,
Russ
 
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