Tom Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Does anyone know of a good black paint to use, to get the standard look back without the rubber crap. I was going to use black with a matt laquer if I can find one, but it would be good it someone knew of a paint I didn't have to laquer! I've sprayed mine with a gloss black from halfords and used their clear coat too, it looks great, not too shiney at all! this could be because of the primer I used which was the white plastic primer as compared to other dash's i've seen they have all been to shiney and cheap looking. Will post pics of my progress soon, its probably too dark to take pics tonight unfortunately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Im also thinking about spraying my extra set in Black. But i love the Silver look, but on a black supra it dosen´t really match.. Nice writeup, will go someday soon and shop the needed items to spray my panel. Thanks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Thing is when going to a facelift dash, the ODO is no longer digital. So you would have to 'clock' a face lift dial set to get the same reading. IMO Toyota made a mistake changing from digital to the wheel type. Seems like going backwards to me. ahhh good point! nearly forgot about that. Right I'm sticking to my dash then and I'll add pillar pods/dash pods as required - less hassle that way and since you can't get everything in the dash anyway I guess pods/extras are inevitable. -- For a black car - black dash or dark grey? Opinions anyone? I was thinking metallic but not high gloss, kind of a matt finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 I've sprayed mine with a gloss black from halfords and used their clear coat too, it looks great, not too shiney at all! this could be because of the primer I used which was the white plastic primer as compared to other dash's i've seen they have all been to shiney and cheap looking. Will post pics of my progress soon, its probably too dark to take pics tonight unfortunately! use gloss black then laquer it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 your a hero dave mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 your a hero dave mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 use gloss black then laquer it???? It was paint sealant, just a clear covering over the top, is that not ok then?? it looks really good and will probably not scratch, I just used the guide's on sf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Its really hard to grind down the messy first layer with the grit.... Takes long time Not easly removable.....so much of it...any tips ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Its really hard to grind down the messy first layer with the grit.... Takes long time Not easly removable.....so much of it...any tips ? a lower grit at your own risk just remember deep scratches are hard to remove and the primer may sink and show deep scratches:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 a lower grit at your own risk just remember deep scratches are hard to remove and the primer may sink and show deep scratches:D That is true....how long did it take you , in total ? For the complete task Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 That is true....how long did it take you , in total ? For the complete task all in including taking the dash out and stripping it:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 i'm in the middle of prepping mine, found that rub over with (celulose) thinners and you can get that rubber shit of easier, i found a bluntish knife best , so as not to dig in too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 i'm in the middle of prepping mine, found that rub over with (celulose) thinners and you can get that rubber shit of easier, i found a bluntish knife best , so as not to dig in too much Ahh thanks alot Gonna give it a try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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