Dash Makeover Worklog

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

for some reason the headunit just really looks out of place like it's just "floating" there. but killer job bro. excellent work.

 

[Tiger Bass 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, just make sure you get paint and clear coat by the same company this time. I prefer dupli-color. I actually did something like you about 5 months ago and it still looks magnificant. I get compliments on a daily basis about it. I did my whole dash though, including gauage cluster, air vents, and shift boot. I'll get pictures later today if you'd like.

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

looks great, I think u should resand the clear coat and do a clean layer, it'll come out so much better, right now it kind of looks mismatched

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

Yeah, just make sure you get paint and clear coat by the same company this time. I prefer dupli-color. I actually did something like you about 5 months ago and it still looks magnificant. I get compliments on a daily basis about it. I did my whole dash though, including gauage cluster, air vents, and shift boot. I'll get pictures later today if you'd like.

I actually did have the same brand of clearcoat and black semi-gloss the first time. It was just a different version, I think that was it. I went back to HD and bought some of the same type of clear this time.

looks great, I think u should resand the clear coat and do a clean layer, it'll come out so much better, right now it kind of looks mismatched

Well I said earlier in this thread that I was just putting them in my car to get a feel of how they would look. I'm not leaving them like that.

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

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[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

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Um?

 

[Dtrickz 10+ year member]

yea i would redo it and not use any clear...imo spray can clear isnt worth a shit...either leave it off or find someone to spray some real clear for ya...also i know your done with the priming stage but next time use a guide coat after u prime..for guide coat just take black(or any dark color) spray paint and dust is or the primer..when u sand it the black will show ur pinholes and low spots

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

yea i would redo it and not use any clear...imo spray can clear isnt worth a shit...either leave it off or find someone to spray some real clear for ya...also i know your done with the priming stage but next time use a guide coat after u prime..for guide coat just take black(or any dark color) spray paint and dust is or the primer..when u sand it the black will show ur pinholes and low spots

Good idea with the guide coat.

I might just pick up some gloss black instead of semi-gloss black this next time.

 

[.::DuD3::. 10+ year member]

i think it looks good, id be damn proud of it if i made it lol //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[jj4475 10+ year member]

i bought one just like at the store for 10 bucks....

 

[bk12321 10+ year member]

i bought one just like at the store for 10 bucks....

i personally think its much more rewarding to do it yourself, and more fun

regardless, i couldnt have done as good. nice work

 

[PaulD 10+ year member]

Doing it yourself is always better, unless you're a retard like me .........