Guest brutus Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 did this today for a m8..........4th one i've done now, and in answer to removing that Black rubberised coating, use 240 wet& dry with soapy water, then 600, and finally WHITE SPIRITS...........still a PITA ,but quickest way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brutus Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 also fitted a Bonnet vent on the same car Origin. ISUTSU Trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar dj Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 WOOOO! Thats bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Usually not keen on red but that does look a good un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 there is an easier way if you use the right chemicals, i have lost count how many i have done now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Looks smart! he must like red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I've stripped a few dash panel sets now and the easiest way I've found of removing the rubber coating, is with a plastic scraper, with a sharp edge and some water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I've stripped a few dash panel sets now and the easiest way I've found of removing the rubber coating, is with a plastic scraper, with a sharp edge and some water. Thats how I did mine. Seemed the easiest way to me. Plus its not as messy as using chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Doing mine soon, Liam, how did you do it? Plastic scraper sounds like best and easiest option so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 For the bits I couldn't get to with the scrapper I used a 2p piece. Works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 sweet thats my week planned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 sweet thats my week planned! If you've got turbo timers and boost controllers etc then cut them into the dash if your painting it. It looks so much better than alot that i've seen just bolted here there and everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepster Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 does it need priming b4 painting? the red looks very nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 looks good mate i must do mine sometime. what badge it that on the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Good job, Brutus. You still got the gen 5 celica, or did you sell it off in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I used a wallpaper scraper and some scraps of perspex. Took me about an hour per panel. The most difficult bit was the ashtray for some reason - it's the smallest section and yet still took about an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Ahhhhhhhhhhh My eyes ACETONE is your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 what badge it that on the front? MK1 MR2 for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 cheers strange...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest seven of nine Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Brutus you never cease to admaise me with your work proops to ya just wish you were based further down to the South West of England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 does it need priming b4 painting? the red looks very nice... It's best to prime them with plastic primer so the paint can flex a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brutus Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 It's best to prime them with plastic primer so the paint can flex a little. No need........use HYCOTE acrylic......never had one flaking off yet;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brutus Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Good job, Brutus. You still got the gen 5 celica, or did you sell it off in the end? its for sale as we speak £3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 No need........use HYCOTE acrylic......never had one flaking off yet;) How many coats did you need with this stuff? And where's the best place to get it from? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I normally dislike painted dashes due to all the black plastic that surrounds the dash, but with the steering wheel complimenting it so well yours somehow works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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