I purchased a very nice used dash pad for my 74 RR, it is the orginal black in color and it will stay black,I want to recolor it black, sense its a job to replace, I just don't know if it should be satin black, flat black or gloss black? I purchased duplicolor adhension promoter, and a can of duplicolor gloss black vinyl and fabric color. Can anyone inform me as to what color black that it should be??

Out of the choices you gave, I think it should be satin finish. Gloss could cause a glare on a dash.

I always used Dupont vinyl paint. It can be mixed in a low, medium, or high gloss. I always used 'medium gloss' on the dash pads. 'Low gloss' is pretty flat.
Dallas

I think it should be satin finish. Gloss could cause a glare on a dash.

X2

Although it might not be as much of an issue with black as it would be with other colors.

Personally I have had very good luck with the SEM products.

I have been using SEM landeau black for years. Perfect match and I have never had any problems with it.

Thanks everyone for the input, I will either go with the laundeau or satin color, thanks again

Just shot mine the other day in SEM Landau Black.
Ron

Looks great, that's what I am looking for. thanks

X3. SEM's Landau Black works & looks great on dashpads and is
easy to apply. About ready to dye my 71 Power Wagon's pad with it
as well.

What about a dash pad that's dry? Should it softened with a good leather dressing before painting?

No No No!!!! Don't put anything on there before painting it will not stick.
Clean it really well with lacquer thinner and then shoot with 3 light to medium coats.

No dressing. I use SEM's Soap then either laquer thinner (I've even used
Windex) & then spray 3 or 4 light coats of SEM's landau black.

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