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GranSportSedan
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Dash surround paint?
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February 24, 2023, 09:45:28 AM »
Happy to see the board back online. I'd like to donate if I can figure out how.
When I got my 65 back the dash surround was broken in multiple pieces. Keith sold me a nice replacement and all it needs is to be painted light blue. What's the optimal way to accomplish this and make it look correct?
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Bob
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Jim
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Re: Dash surround paint?
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February 24, 2023, 11:58:04 AM »
Hi , I just cleaned it with lacquer thiner ,soap ,wax and grease remover,used omni aue paint guess that's better for plastic .jim
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WkillGS
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February 25, 2023, 09:24:34 AM »
I have a 1965 Buick paint color chart from DuPont here....The light blue in the interior is the same code as the Astro Blue (code D) used on the exterior, DuPont #4630-L.
I know my 66 used the same blue for interior/exterior, So I used the same paint. I don't know 65's as well tho.
There are various sources online where you can buy a spray can of the code D blue paint.
Prep per Jim. Lacquer thinner could affect the plastic? Maybe scuff the surface with some fine steel wool for extra bite.
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Walt K
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66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
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Jim
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February 25, 2023, 10:16:46 AM »
Real light on the thinner ,it will soften the plastic if not careful, just like to make sure that the armorall or whatever is gone.Jim
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Rollaround
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Re: Dash surround paint?
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February 25, 2023, 11:33:07 AM »
Below is a cut and past from a corvette site.
“Any paint supplier/jobber. Ask for a wax and silicone remover. Wipe on and remove while wet, with silicone suspended in the liquid”.
I would also recommend an adhesion promoter.
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Jim
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February 25, 2023, 11:58:05 AM »
Dx 330wax and grease remover ,dx369 flexative ,depending what brand your using
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