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Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame #1623603 05/22/14 02:17 PM 05/22/14 02:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,287 Stroudsburg, PA Erik OP master
Erik OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,287 Stroudsburg, PA	It's almost time to paint the dash frame for the 'cuda. I did a search here to see what other people have used and I saw a few posts about SEM Trim Black. How easy was it to spray? Did you need to reduce it? What finish? (I assume satin) Would the Instrument Specialties paint be better? 1970 Challenger Convertible soon to be T/A convertible Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: Erik] #1623604 05/22/14 02:30 PM 05/22/14 02:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I tried to paint my dash frame black with Rustoleum trim paint from a spray bomb. As hard as I tried, I couldn't get the finish consistent enough to satisfy me. I eventually threw in the towel and took it to my local powder coater. He blasted and coated it with semi-mat fine texture powder for $65.00. The frame looks perfect. I probably spent that much money in time and paint trying to do it myself. Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: FJR doc] #1623605 05/22/14 02:44 PM 05/22/14 02:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal	I think the SEM trim paint is too smooth. I like the Rustoleum Textured paint. Very fine texture. I've seen a Totally Auto paint from a can shot from a gun and it was way too rough.

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: autoxcuda] #1623606 05/22/14 02:46 PM 05/22/14 02:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,287 Stroudsburg, PA Erik OP master
Erik OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,287 Stroudsburg, PA	Quote: I think the SEM trim paint is too smooth. I like the Rustoleum Textured paint. Very fine texture. I've seen a Totally Auto paint from a can shot from a gun and it was way too rough. What finish on the Rustoleum? 1970 Challenger Convertible soon to be T/A convertible Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: Erik] #1623607 05/22/14 02:54 PM 05/22/14 02:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal autoxcuda Too Many Posts
autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,467 So Cal	Quote: Quote: I think the SEM trim paint is too smooth. I like the Rustoleum Textured paint. Very fine texture. I've seen a Totally Auto paint from a can shot from a gun and it was way too rough. What finish on the Rustoleum? I don't remember if it's offered in different sheens. They have it for cheap at Walmart. Do a test piece and see if you like it and how close it matches virgin original parts of your dash.

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: Erik] #1623608 05/22/14 03:37 PM 05/22/14 03:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN M MOPARMIKE69 master
MOPARMIKE69 master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,632 Nashville, TN	Quote: It's almost time to paint the dash frame for the 'cuda. I did a search here to see what other people have used and I saw a few posts about SEM Trim Black. How easy was it to spray? Did you need to reduce it? What finish? (I assume satin) Would the Instrument Specialties paint be better? Yes. It is the only way to get the true original finish and it must be shot with a gun. Once that dash is installed and the front glass installed it isn't coming out. I would hate to have to live with the wrong finish on my dash for the entire time I own the car. Do it once....do it right! 8152351-Dash2originalpaint.jpg (129 downloads) 69 Road Runner vert 69 GTX hard top 70 Road Runner 4 speed 70 Hemi Cuda vert

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: autoxcuda] #1623609 05/24/14 10:25 AM 05/24/14 10:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa. L LimeliteAero master
LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa.	Quote: I think the SEM trim paint is too smooth. I like the Rustoleum Textured paint. Very fine texture. I've seen a Totally Auto paint from a can shot from a gun and it was way too rough. anything out of a gun is subject to reducer and air pressure errors along with user ability questions.

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: LimeliteAero] #1623610 05/24/14 10:36 AM 05/24/14 10:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	Although out of a spray gun is factory correct, There are many variables that affect the final product. I still think that powder coating is the easiest and more durable option......at least it was for me. 8154217-IMG_0107_fixed.jpg (112 downloads) Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: FJR doc] #1623611 05/27/14 05:22 PM 05/27/14 05:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,287 Stroudsburg, PA Erik OP master
Erik OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,287 Stroudsburg, PA	Quote: I tried to paint my dash frame black with Rustoleum trim paint from a spray bomb. As hard as I tried, I couldn't get the finish consistent enough to satisfy me. I eventually threw in the towel and took it to my local powder coater. He blasted and coated it with semi-mat fine texture powder for $65.00. The frame looks perfect. I probably spent that much money in time and paint trying to do it myself. Who did you use? Lititz is not that far away for me. 1970 Challenger Convertible soon to be T/A convertible Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

Re: Painting 68 Barracuda Dash Frame [Re: Erik] #1623612 05/27/14 07:43 PM 05/27/14 07:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I used C&C Powder Coating in Ephrata, PA. Their phone number is (717)738-1240. I've had all of my powder coating done by them. I highly recommend their work. Tell them Kevin Miller sent you. Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

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