Hi, I saw an article by Hot Rod Magazine, or Muscle Car Magazine,(you can go online and search),they did an e-body restoration with one of those dash pad caps. They took their time and had excellent results. When I get to mine, I will probably do this. 600+ is too much for someone else to do it. Any one can do what anyone else can do.
As far as paint, I think I've seen the guys on here using SEM brand, maybe semi-gloss.