What did MOPAR use for original dash paint?

[b_body_hopeful]

Hi, I am trying to paint the dash framework and speaker grill of a 1973 RR and am having trouble getting the paint to lie down correctly.
I am using an enamel based paint and was wondering if this is not the paint to use. Help please. Here is what has happened so far.

This is a pic of the sanded, washed, and prepped dash frame not yet painted.

This also is the corner of the above

I did the same thing to the speaker grill and then started to apply paint to the under side of the piece to see if my paint would work
on this metal and MOPAR original paint.

After it dried it looks like this. I will of course clean it up and start over but with your help I will get it right.

Last pic is second pic of dried paint under the speaker grill plate.

Any help is very welcome.

 

[D575]

Looks like Armour All-itus. Are you using a primer ? try misting a fine coat of paint or primer and let it dry somewhat and then use full coats.

Armour All has ruined countless paint jobs.

 

[flypaper]

the original paint was not enamel.
it was laquer based and it had a suede finish.
you can still get the original formula stuff
from Instrument Specialties.
what you did looks like it was a either a temp issue (under 65 degrees it might do that)
or some kind of contamination issue.

 

[Moparparts]

As was mentioned that is from Armour-all, WD 40 possibly or other detailers by the looks of it. Wash down with TSP Trisodium Phosphate works well for this and is available at Lowes and most hardware stores

 

[b_body_hopeful]

Thanks for the tips, more pics when done.

 

[okiemopar]

Thanks for the tips, more pics when done.

I all ways wash mine down with paint thinner then let it dry good before I put any thing on it. You can get SEM black paint that works good on the dashes, should be able to get a can at your local paint store and it is in a spray can. Good Luck with it, Ronnie

 

[Pistol Pete]

the original paint was not enamel.
it was laquer based and it had a suede finish.
you can still get the original formula stuff
from Instrument Specialties.
what you did looks like it was a either a temp issue (under 65 degrees it might do that)
or some kind of contamination issue.

 

[beezee]

In Canada Tremclad has a Texture paint that is hard to tell apart from the original finish in black.May be available in the USA under the Rustoleom brand?

http://www.rustoleum.ca/CBGProduct.asp?pid=193

 

[flypaper]

In Canada Tremclad has a Texture paint that is hard to tell apart from the original finish in black.May be available in the USA under the Rustoleom brand?

http://www.rustoleum.ca/CBGProduct.asp?pid=193

rustoleum does have a texured paint they sell
that people have said it is very close.

 

[daytona71]

I have used the Rustoleum product, looks fine. The pigment gives just a bit rougher texture compared to the original

 

[idrivemopar]

The original paint formula in lacquer is available (until they run out of one of the components that's no longer made) from instrument Specialties in Rhode Island, www.instrument-specialties.com, I had my dash done with it, and its spot on, right texture, flatness, and metal flake appearance.

 

[Jasoncoronet]

I used Sem Hot Rod Black it is a single stage black that gives you a satin or velvet finish. Looks great and is very easy to spary and is durable.

 

[idrivemopar]

Hey B_Body, if you want to see what the dash should really look like, PM me I am up in Fort Fun, if you would like to see what the original formula looks like!