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Topic: Dash paint. Gloss or Flat?
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 03-04-2006 01:38 AM
 
Should I go with flat black or gloss black?
What kind of paint have you guys used?
I am having to redo mine because the ford paint decided to start cracking from where I painted it a couple of years back.------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-04-2006 02:38 AM
I've seen some early, very shiny dashes, and I don't know if they're original, but 67s and up I go with semi-gloss or satin. It's not the only way to go, but I use lacquer on interiors.
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65driver
Gearhead Posts: 245
From: Syracuse, NY
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 03-04-2006 08:07 AM
I used Rustoleum Premium Satin. Satin matches the original look the best. Flat is going to be tough to clean, and gloss reflects quite a bit of light. The Premium Satin an Enamel, comes in lots of different colors - black included. I tried several different brands/types/finishes. This came out the best. IMHO, Rustoleum spray bombs have the best spray nozzles for consistent coverage. I used thier primer/filler and the primer over that. Then the finish color. Even with the dash, the prep is what makes it. I took it all the way down to metal, sanded, primer/filler coats and sandings in between, then primer, another sand, then color. Looks great, if I do say so myself!
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 03-04-2006 10:38 AM
I am using POR-15 on the dash first, and I had a small dent in the drivers side that I had to fix with some bondo. I am doing the floors and all underneath with the POR-15.
I will try the Semi and see how I like it. I guess I could shoot clear over it before it dries if I don't like it.------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-04-2006 10:57 AM
Wow. You don't think POR-15 is serious overkill for a dash? Just my opinion, but I think your dash will last until the next millennium that way.
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 03-04-2006 11:07 AM
Well I was going to use the POR Chassis Black over top of the POR, but it didnt look quite right so I sanded it and now I have an indestructable coat of primer.
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65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-04-2006 12:40 PM
Dashes are painted semi-gloss to reduce sun glare. Cars with glossy dashes are virtually undrivable on bright sunny days.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 03-04-2006 01:17 PM
Some cars are actually charcoal black. 68s have charcoal dashes (the metal parts) and doors.The 69SCJ had a charcoal steering column.Cory ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-04-2006 10:00 PM
By 66, the gov was getting into safety(with spear steering columns?) Dashes seemed to be duller than the metal on the doors. 66 was when they started to have dull wiper arms.
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