Dash Chassis and Glove Box Paint - Flat, Semi-gloss, Gloss?

[71SandbugCharger]

Getting ready to paint the metal dash chassis on my '71 Charger. The original doesn't look quite flat, but who knows what has happened over the years! Non numbers matching car with lots of changes (no wood grains, carbon fiber pieces, etc...).

 

[flypaper]

the original paint was lacquer
you can still get it but its not cheap
there are also some spray bombs that some have said are pretty close (i just don't remember the product)
someone will chime in with it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cuda-Challe...ash=item5d6ffd82eb:g:a6YAAOxyHE5RqKYg&vxp=mtr

 

[71SandbugCharger]

I think I'm going to go with rattle can Rustoleum. It will wear good, just can't decide which finish will wear best. I hesitate against gloss because of scratches.

 

[idrivemopar]

One thing to note regarding painting the dash frame, if armor all has ever been used on it, its going to be difficult to get paint to stick unless its taken all the way down to metal and an oil and wax remover is used on it.

The original type of paint was lacquer, with silver flake in it, here is what an original respray in black looks like and the texture is a bit rough.

The paint is still available from Instrument specialties. Here is the link. This is the paint

 

[Yatzee]

I think I'm going to go with rattle can Rustoleum. It will wear good, just can't decide which finish will wear best. I hesitate against gloss because of scratches.

If you're going to use Rustoleum you may as well save some money and buy Behr Latex cause when it comes to quality of appearance their both in the same league. Now Duplicolor or SEM in a rattle can will give a fine finish with their fine spray molecules. Rustoleum belongs on watering cans and wheel barrows.

 

[71SandbugCharger]

One thing to note regarding painting the dash frame, if armor all has ever been used on it, its going to be difficult to get paint to stick unless its taken all the way down to metal and an oil and wax remover is used on it.

The original type of paint was lacquer, with silver flake in it, here is what an original respray in black looks like and the texture is a bit rough.

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The paint is still available from Instrument specialties. Here is the link. This is the paint
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Think I would just need only a pint for a dash and Glove Box???

 

[idrivemopar]

Think I would just need only a pint for a dash and Glove Box???

Yes, that is what it took to do my dash frame and glove box. Now, its key that you find someone that knows how to spray this stuff otherwise it will come out to rough.

 

[Dibbons]

Rustoleum painted dash and custom real hardwood dash insert:

 

[CudaChick1968]

Don't discount a good powder coating job! Thousands of colors and textures are available, and it lasts a lot longer than paint if the job is done right. (P.S. I give FBBO members discounts << wink >>)

 

[71SandbugCharger]

Don't discount a good powder coating job! Thousands of colors and textures are available, and it lasts a lot longer than paint if the job is done right. (P.S. I give FBBO members discounts << wink >>)

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True, and I forgot about that option! Message sent (through fb). Wink!