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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: GranSportSedan on February 24, 2023, 09:45:28 AM

Title: Dash surround paint?
Post by: GranSportSedan on 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?

Title: Re: Dash surround paint?
Post by: Jim on 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

Title: Re: Dash surround paint?
Post by: WkillGS on 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.

Title: Re: Dash surround paint?
Post by: Jim on 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

Title: Re: Dash surround paint?
Post by: Rollaround on 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.

Title: Re: Dash surround paint?
Post by: Jim on February 25, 2023, 11:58:05 AM

Dx 330wax and grease  remover ,dx369 flexative ,depending what brand your using