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Dashboard Restoration
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07/20/10 07:54 PM
07/20/10 07:54 PM
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S.E. WI
RichL1967
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Hey all, Looking to restore the dashboard from a 1971 Charger. I was wondering about the paint used on the metal. (Black) Is there a paint code to use? Has anyone found a good close matching substitute? How was it applied. It seems like it was a flat or semi gloss with a rough texture. But I've always found that flat would 'rub off or scuff' when you touch it and this paint doesn't/didn't. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. What about having it Powder Coated? What color of black? http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders/black-powders.htmlAlso, I called Just Dashes about the pad and they wanted $700 + $65 shipping to redo it. seems a little steep but I have heard nothing but good things about them. I see Ultimate Rides only wants about $481 + shipping. Anyone have any comparisons of the two to share? Here is a Pic of what I'm starting out with.
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Re: Dashboard Restoration
[Re: RichL1967]
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07/21/10 05:52 PM
07/21/10 05:52 PM
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San Gabriel, CA 91775
rexus31
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Hey all, Looking to restore the dashboard from a 1971 Charger. I was wondering about the paint used on the metal. (Black) Is there a paint code to use? Has anyone found a good close matching substitute? How was it applied. It seems like it was a flat or semi gloss with a rough texture. But I've always found that flat would 'rub off or scuff' when you touch it and this paint doesn't/didn't. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
What about having it Powder Coated? What color of black?
http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders/black-powders.html
Also, I called Just Dashes about the pad and they wanted $700 + $65 shipping to redo it. seems a little steep but I have heard nothing but good things about them. I see Ultimate Rides only wants about $481 + shipping. Anyone have any comparisons of the two to share?
Here is a Pic of what I'm starting out with.
I definitely think Just Dashes is the way to go. They do top notch work.
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Re: Dashboard Restoration
[Re: RichL1967]
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07/24/10 02:27 PM
07/24/10 02:27 PM
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S.E. WI
RichL1967
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Thanks for all the responses. Thought I would share what I have found out from some other sites.
It seems that the paint texture type used was called a suede finish. The closest matching types available would be to use John Deere Blitz Black or "Hot Rod Flatz" black. Both are a satin/semi gloss texture. Hot Rod Flatz is a urethane and John Deere is an enamel. The John Deere is made for tractors and is supposed to be extremely durable, it's also less expensive.
I see that Nicks Classic Parts is a dealer for the Ultimate Rides Dash Pads. Anyone have any experience with UR pads?
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Re: Dashboard Restoration
[Re: RichL1967]
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07/24/10 02:48 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. Thought I would share what I have found out from some other sites.
It seems that the paint texture type used was called a suede finish. The closest matching types available would be to use John Deere Blitz Black or "Hot Rod Flatz" black. Both are a satin/semi gloss texture. Hot Rod Flatz is a urethane and John Deere is an enamel. The John Deere is made for tractors and is supposed to be extremely durable, it's also less expensive.
I see that Nicks Classic Parts is a dealer for the Ultimate Rides Dash Pads. Anyone have any experience with UR pads?
Try restoleum textured satin black. They sell it in Walmart. Friend just did a black dash in that and he liked the texture, sheen, and color better then the custom paint he had made for his OE level resto previous resto.
71 B-body dash pad new using original type process.
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0#Post5963116 Their A-body and 68-70 B-body pads are the best on the market.
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Re: Dashboard Restoration
[Re: RichL1967]
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07/25/10 11:26 AM
07/25/10 11:26 AM
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Upstate New York
zeke
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When I did my dash, I lightly sprayed rocker panel spray under the color. This actually mimicked the texture well. You just can't spray it too heavy because it will want to "flow" and ruin the effect. Hold the can a little further away than you normally would spray. I think it was a 3M brand that I got from my local jobber.
Good luck
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