restoring interior on a 69 RR

[vitamin c orange]

I'm new at restoring. I have a few questions:
1. Can I paint my lower dash pad or should I look for a new one??

2. What is the best/easiest way to redo the white lettering on the switch panel??

Sorry for all my questions, wanting to get it right the first time.
Thanks

 

[superbird77]

You can use SEM products to redo the lower dash pad and glove box door. It yields really good results. Regarding the switch panel, I just restored mine using satin black paint. The letters I did by hand using a fine paintbrush and white model paint. It took some patience but it turned out great.

 

[bth0320]

My hands are not steady enough to use a fine paintbrush so for the lettering I used the eraser on a pencil as a stamp....just barely dip some white paint on the eraser as too much will cause the paint to drip down the sides of the letters....easy to do and took about 15 minutes.

 

[Photon440]

My hands are not steady enough to use a fine paintbrush so for the lettering I used the eraser on a pencil as a stamp....just barely dip some white paint on the eraser as too much will cause the paint to drip down the sides of the letters....easy to do and took about 15 minutes.

X2 Put the paint on a sponge or some paper towel and you can control how much is on the eraser.

 

[themechanic]

X2 Put the paint on a sponge or some paper towel and you can control how much is on the eraser.

Use an ultra fine paint pen from Hobby Lobby and a magnifying desk lamp or equivalent. Take your time. Takes 3 coats. Seal with satin clear.

 

[HYRDGOON]

As Stated before SEM Color Coat to paint the dash pad. I've used it to change colours of armrest and if you look at Mrspeedfreak's restoration thread (building my dream car) you can see the results of SEM with all the panels.

 

[vitamin c orange]

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Thanks for everyone's help. Here is the finished dash. Yes, the scratchs and scabs are starting to heal. I hope to never need to remove dash again.

 

[themechanic]

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Thanks for everyone's help. Here is the finished dash. Yes, the scratchs and scabs are starting to heal. I hope to never need to remove dash again.

I'm happy for you. But, your images do not open.

 

[roadrunnerman]

Tried to click on the attachment. Told me it was invalid. Maybe it was just my PC.

 

[vitamin c orange]

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[HYRDGOON]

Looks great Vit C! Can you tell us specifically what you ended up doing so we know?

 

[themechanic]

Nice work!

 

[vitamin c orange]

Removed/painted lower dash pad, removed/painted dash controls, replaced instrument bezel, installed correct radio, replaced steering wheel, painted steering column and dash.

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I also had the upholstery done at the same time.

 

[HYRDGOON]

WHat did you find the best method was for painting the dash controls? the eraser as recommended?

Upholstery looks amazing and I love your steering wheel choice!

 

[roadrunnerman]

That interior looks great and I love the orange accents on the seat with the roadrunner on the headrest.

 

[vitamin c orange]

I took your advice and used the eraser.

 

[paladin06]

What steering wheel is that? Nice job on the car.

 

[vitamin c orange]

Tuff steering wheel, from Jim's auto parts (mopar)

 

[Bigbehr21]

RE: Upholstery

Removed/painted lower dash pad, removed/painted dash controls, replaced instrument bezel, installed correct radio, replaced steering wheel, painted steering column and dash.

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I also had the upholstery done at the same time.

Who did your upholstery? I love the roadrunners on the headrests and the orange accent stitching.

 

[vitamin c orange]

Collins brothers auto, Marion, Indiana. They have a Facebook page. Thanks for the kind words.