Eric, The dash can be wrinkle painted black and then a light coat, really
light coat of eastwood detail gray can be placed over the black, just enough
to cover the black and there you go. I have done several dashes this way
with excellent results.
Thanks, Gerardo
Hmmm.... Perhaps a dash rehab demo at Shasta???? Just a thought
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Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: Dash rehab
> Good info! thanks Gerardo! Now, for a big question... do you know where
> one can find the grey wrinkle paint used on '65-'early '67 cars? I saw
> that same Eastwood paint in black, but am trying to keep my wifes '67 with
> the same color as original. I am finishing up a modified radio console
> for her car now, but missing the correct paint for it and also still
> looking for some somewhat trashed radio console trims that can be modified
> as well, but that's starting to look like I'll have to make those myself
> now. Thanks again!
>
> Eric
>
>
>
>> Greg, There are a couple of ways that you can do this:
>> 1. You can send the dash face in to be powdercoated along with the
>> console face and shift plate. They have a nice black wrinkle paint which
>> is like the original. Cost on this method is about 125 to 150 dollars.
>>
>> 2. You can buy two cans of Eastwood's wrinkle paint. Lightly sand the
>>> face so the paint has a good adhering surface. After sanding then clean
>> the face with alcohol or a paint thinner to get any sanding residue off
>> as well as any grease grime etc. Then set up the dash on a saw horse
>> along with your other items. If possible paint in the full heat of the
>> day. You will need to place a thick coat on and I really mean thick,
>> don't worry if it looks like the wrinkles are big they shrink with the
>> heat, just be careful with runs make sure you move that spray can around.
>> Another effective way I have done this in the winter and it should
>> certainly work in the summer is to use a pair of 500 watt halogen lamps
>> to shine directly down at close proximity to the dash. This in essence
>> bakes the paint and causes it to shrink. If you do it this way let the
>> dash cure for two days before handling it. It is very important to let
>> the dash get as hot as possible. The cost by doing it this way is
>> approximately twenty dollars and it turns out very similar results as
>> powdercoating. When you are done there is no need for a "clear" coat as
>> you have a nice new coat of wrinkle paint, and I can tell you personally
>> the result is awesome. It makes all the difference in the world once you
>> put it back together. Good luck with your project, I hope this helps and
>> if you have any other questions let me know.
>> Thanks, Gerardo Magana
>>
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>>
>> Subject: Dash rehab
>>
>>
>>> Greetings list. Went a little crazy today when I took the '67 2 liter
>>> out of hibernation (after a few cranks she fired right off... gotta love
>>> that Jacobs system). I am replacing the windshield glass and decided if
>>> I was gonna do that, I may as well finally replace my dash (ordered one
>>> from Dean). So, before I knew it, I had completely torn apart the dash,
>>> removed all the gauges and was re-organizing my somewhat hacked wiring
>>> (had a fire years ago... long story). Anyway, noticed that the dash
>>> face seemed a bit dull compared to places that had been covered and was
>>> thinkin that a light coat of clear paint might be a good idea. As
>>> always, I thought of running this by the list to see what you all have
>>> done. I simply want to freshen it up, not change it to wood or
>>> anything, so... a light coat of clear... yes or no? Other suggestions?
>>> Thanks... the beast is awake!
>>> Greg Burrows
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