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TimD
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 Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 5:55 pm Post subject: dash |
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Im keen to turn the shiste tan dash on my TE black. Can anyone recommened sprays for doing this and any helpfull tips on doing it....
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Boog
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2002 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: dash |
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I've just completed mine. Was an old tan one made up of different bits from other dash's, looked like hell.
You don't need to take your dash off to do this, as long as you carefully mask everything up. The only bits on mine I removed where the glove box cover and the steering column cover.
Wipe everything down really well with a damp cloth (no detergents or polish on it) make sure its clean with no dust or anything.
Then dry it up really well with a dry cloth.
Now go buy some vinyl spray, comes in a can for about 10 bucks a pop. Two cans should safely do your whole dash with a good coating.
Once everything is masked up take to the dash with spray. Spray it really lightly from side to side. Do it very slow and you will get good results. ie : Spray a stroke and wait for it to dry then do another. Vinyl spray is very quick drying.
Oh yeh the vinyl spray works great on plastic as well so its ok to use the same spray for everything.
Just be careful not to spray it too thick at once or else it will bubble up. If it does at any time always have a damp cloth ready and wipe it off quick as possible. Rub it back with a dry cloth and continue.
Heres the result of my sprayed dash, looks pretty good I think.
http://members.iweb.net.au/~orca/gemi1.jpg |
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Sparrow
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2002 12:37 am Post subject: Re: dash |
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yeah...
...my dash is black - black carpet... nice and tidy, doesn't fade or crack... |
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Racegem
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2002 1:08 am Post subject: Re: dash...dye |
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VHT also do a vinyl and carpet dye. Rather than a layer of paint that can peel or wear over time, this stuff is actually a dye that penetrates the vinyl. Can also be used to change the colour of fabrics too such as door trims, carpeted parcel shelves or even seats. Quite a few colours available too.
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TimD
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2002 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: dash...dye |
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| yonee.....what sort of prep is involved with the dye...i wouldnt mind doing the lot, cards, roof lining etc |
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SikGem
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2002 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: dash |
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Boog... I take it you like McDonalds?? hehehe  |
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Racegem
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2002 7:44 pm Post subject: Re: dash...dye |
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A good clean surface. Wax & Grease remover should do the trick on your vinyl surfaces. On your fabric surfaces, get a cheap/old paint brush. Spray a small section, then rub it in with the brush. That way you don't get little paint balls sitting on the surface. Have to mask everything too, cause it will also stick to metal surfaces. I have VR door pods and have found some Statesman metal grilles which I sprayed with this stuff. Worked a treat.
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Boog
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2002 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: dash |
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| heh, nah just came from hungrys before i'd taken that pic. One of the rare times my car was messy inside |
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