I want to paint the dash on my '65 Coupe. The car is currently a rolling shell, all the interior is stripped out, the wiring is all out. The car was repainted last year and I want to ensure that I don't get any over spray from the dashboard on to the car body. I'm looking to paint the dash a semi gloss black and will be using aerosol cans. Does anyone have any tips or advice? What type of paint should I use. Rustoleum? Thanks in advance.
Painting the Dash
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xoxbxfx
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dls322
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Competely cover the front window and every other thing you don't want painted, before you spray. They make a special spray paint for vinyl if you come to a non metal area.
I'd recommend a mask or resperator because spraying inside the car will get you high on fumes
I'd recommend a mask or resperator because spraying inside the car will get you high on fumes
xoxbxfx
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bad prep?
I have used Krylon on a few dashes and never had a problem. I wipe everything down with acetone first and let it dry before spraying paint.
When you say 'softer' do you mean that the paint is less resistant to damage?
Is Krylon or Rustoleum semi gloss black a good color choice?
I think gloss black will look too shiny.
Tubo(2-bo)
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68converted
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I did mine with Plasticoat. I did four coats of base, then hit it with a clear Hi Temp coat. Left it out in the sun and it baked on real nice. It is all about prep work. I sanded the entire dash to bare metal, used the Por-15 metal prep solution (any type will work I'm sure), laid down a coat of metal etching primer, used fine steel wool to smooth any rough areas, hit it with a good dust cloth. The color I did just like a paint shop; one light coat (did not worry about fully coating) waited a half hour, laid a second coat on thicker, then the third in another half hour. I could have left it just like that, but I thought the Hi Temp clear would help to keep the doors and "hi touch" areas in better shape. 
It came out so nice, my neighbors asked what paint shop did the work for me. When I told them it was out of a can, they just laughed at me until I showed them the can. Pretty funny. Good luck
It came out so nice, my neighbors asked what paint shop did the work for me. When I told them it was out of a can, they just laughed at me until I showed them the can. Pretty funny. Good luck
BarnStang
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How glossy did he clear make the base color? THis is what I thought about doing but want to keep a flat to satin sheen and not have it get too glossy.
RMODEL65
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BarnStang
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He says it came out of a can. Maybe I assumed it was a spray can? I also have been considering getting some Rally Black in spray cans from Unicoat. $13 a can. I have some Rally Black at work, but I would really have to prep and tape to run it through a spray gun. Especially with the white pearl paint. Trying to find an easy way to get this done, but also want it to look good. THe spay can always seem to chip so easily. Tried several different brands. ANd all with good prep clean and tac. Mist, dry and spray two coats. Wnted to try something with the hardner in it. Make it more durable.
68converted
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I painted it last year and it is just like brand new today. It is not that glossy. I will take a picture this afternoon when I get home and post it.
mustangpt
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SEM Trim Black all the way! it comes in cans or you can mix and shoot from gun. Dries quick and lays down excellent. Available at auto body supply. I use it all the time.
trim black is too flat, imho. krylon has a semi gloss black thats pretty good, but i used krylon appliance epoxy on all the black on my car. i found the more coats you laid down the more gloss you get. 2 coats worked well for interior parts, while underhood stuff got 4, for a nice gloss.rustioleum dries too slowly, and you have recoat problems if you try and respray outside the time frame...
65ShelbyClone
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That's what I was thinking while reading this thread until I came to your post!
I used the satin black interior lacquer from Mustangs Unlimited on a '65 I used to have years ago. It was more expensive than enamel and didn't cover as well, but it was significantly tougher paint AND the correct color/texture. Just be careful using a lacquer because it can cause enamels to wrinkle, orange peel, or lift. I found very something similar at Pep Boys a few years ago by Plasti-Kote, but the local stores don't carry it anymore. I think it was called "Classic Lacquer."
Trying to remember how we did this. We didn't really jump through hoops aside from taking our time masking everything. Like you, we had the interior stripped out. Can't comment on brand - no store brand had our color, we had to get a custom mix. You're lucky you have black and get to use cheaper brands!
