DashBoard Painting

MrR0b0t0 · #1 03-25-2006, 06:13 PM

I just bought an 03 cavalier from a relative and I had to take off a XM satellite radio holder that had been glued to the dash. I heated it with a blowdryer, and it came right off. Unfortunatly, it left an indention in the dash. I was wondering if taking off the dash and sanding the indented part could make it dissapear. I read some other topics here, and decided I might as well sand and paint the entire dash. Which leads me to my second quesiton. Do you need a paint gun to effectively paint the dash and make it look good? I don't want to spend over $200 unless it's completely neccesary. Domo Arigato for your help.

1stcavyz24 · #2 03-25-2006, 09:18 PM

no, you dont need a paintgun. Its your choice whether you want to go in that direction. I used spraycans. Im gonna say depending on the depth of the indentation... varies sanding may take it out, but i doubt it.

Cavalier2000 · #3 03-30-2006, 01:42 PM

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=543858

MrR0b0t0 · #4 03-30-2006, 02:38 PM

I understood "how" to repaint it, I was just wondering whether a paint gun would be better and if sanding could get the indention out. I have yet to paint it, but if it doesnt come out, I'll probley put something over it.

Cavalier2000 · #5 03-30-2006, 05:33 PM

Fiberglass would be a good thing if you have to go over the messed up area, but now-a-days you can probably find a good many in teh junk yard that are in good condition

|WYG|SS · #6 04-11-2006, 07:55 AM

u could try sanding. if u wannt to paint it then go to auto zone if u want black or anything and go/ ask for vynal paints. they have some good plain colors. or u can just use reg. paint like they are saying.

cheryl923 · #7 07-23-2006, 04:37 PM

Is it better to paint your dashboard or dye it? I dont want it to crack or peel. I was told to sand it down then put primer on then paint it. Buts someone else thought I should dye it. I have a black dash and want to make it a light pink. Let me know what you think is best. thanks for your help

my99cavy · #8 07-23-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cheryl923

Is it better to paint your dashboard or dye it? I dont want it to crack or peel. I was told to sand it down then put primer on then paint it. Buts someone else thought I should dye it. I have a black dash and want to make it a light pink. Let me know what you think is best. thanks for your help

here is the best ''how to'' when it comes to painting your interior. http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...=70341&t=70341 everything you need to know is on here. your best bet is to sand it all down smooth, spray few coats of primer, do more sanding if needed, spray few coats of paint, wet sand if you want, then few coats of clear. and then some rubbing compound to make it all shiny.

cheryl923 · #9 07-23-2006, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the webcite. It did help out alot. I apprecate it.

my99cavy · #10 07-23-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cheryl923

Thanks for the webcite. It did help out alot. I apprecate it.

yeah no problem. so are you going to be painting your stuff then??? heres what mine turned out like to give you an idea.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=579903

cheryl923 · #11 07-23-2006, 08:13 PM

That looks awesome. Yes I think I will paint it. But I am not sure which parts I will paint. I was thinking of painting the dashboard and the tops of the doors a light pink. I have pics but new to this and not sure how to add them. I have a myspace which has some pics as well. Under cheryl michalak. I saw what you painted so now I am not sure what to paint. I dont want it to look stupid. So I will see. thanks again

my99cavy · #12 07-23-2006, 08:18 PM

well good luck with whatever you decide to do. i also looked at your myspace and your car looks pretty cool. just dont like the pink, but i dont know to many guys that would like pink on there car lol

cheryl923 · #13 07-23-2006, 08:30 PM

Well for my first car doing graphics I think it came out good. No I dont think too many guys would like the color pink. I just put a graphic on the back bumper. I named the car Knight Fox so that is what is on the back. Again thanks and have a nice evening. cheryl feel free to drop me a line on myspace

Young Chuck D · #14 07-26-2006, 05:16 AM

why is knight fox a ford focus?

seems like every near miss accident i almost get into... is with a focus.

however i've never been in an accident in my 4 years of driving. so don't you go forming opinions about me.

cheryl923 · #15 07-26-2006, 06:26 AM

Well I named her Knight Fox for a couple of reasons. One she is black and when I think of black I think of a Knight in shinning armor. Also one of my favorite cars back in the day was the Knight RIder. You may not be old enough to remember that but it was a cool car.

Fox is because I am a foxy lady. So I named her Knight Fox. All in all I think she is a hot car. Its my first car that I have done with graphics and such.

I am still debating on the painting or dye for the interior. I have a few calls into someone places to see what they recommend. I bought some paint and did a test sample and I like the results. But I am concerned that in the heat the paint will start to chip and peel. I want to do it once if you know what I mean. I hope this answered your question. I have to say I think she is looking good considering she is my first one. What you think? ttyl Cheryl

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