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xx_civic_si_xx
06-15-2012, 11:12 AM
Hey guys I'm planning on painting my dashboard cause there are alot of scuff marks and scratches, I was wondering what grit sandpaper should i use and what type of paint for the dashboard??

ep3moschini
06-15-2012, 11:27 AM
by dashboard Im going to assume you mean the shifter and hearter control consol that is silver from the factory?

Pronto
06-15-2012, 11:35 AM
When I did mine, I used 220 grit very lightly. I don't think you really need to use any sand paper, just make sure the surface is clean.
For paint I actually used a Dupli-Color Perfect Match (touch up for car paint), and it seems to be holding up very well. There is special paint for the dash/interior.
I did three coats, and it looks great.

EUB44
06-15-2012, 02:15 PM
For me painting is a big mistake. I personally like wrapping with vinly. If you dont like it, just remove it.

hyu
06-15-2012, 02:44 PM
Lol you could always paint over it

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G

Pronto
06-15-2012, 02:49 PM
I did a test strip with vinyl before I painted my dash, but when I took that test strip off, some of the original paint came off as well. So I just ended up painting it, if anything I can always paint it back.

blueandgoldep3
06-15-2012, 02:52 PM
i had mine painted VBP along with the those silver tabs on the doors (oh shit handles) lol it came out great .... i would recommend sanding with a super fine grit sand paper for sure and then maybe even a coat of plastic primer... that dash takes more contact then you really assume or expect last thing u want is a cheap paint job and it chips or scratches right through... but thats just my i figure it ur gonna do it do it right

xx_civic_si_xx
06-15-2012, 06:05 PM
by dashboard Im going to assume you mean the shifter and hearter control consol that is silver from the factory?

yeah that as well as the air bag area and basically the whole front

Pronto
06-15-2012, 06:47 PM
yeah that as well as the air bag area and basically the whole front

So the entire dash? Damn I was just assuming that shifter and head unit/vents area.
Personally I wouldn't paint it unless I had to, but its up to you. If you do paint it, I would stick to the original colour.

xx_civic_si_xx
06-15-2012, 06:50 PM
So the entire dash? Damn I was just assuming that shifter and head unit/vents area.
Personally I wouldn't paint it unless I had to, but its up to you. If you do paint it, I would stick to the original colour.

yeah dude its in pretty bad condition so ima have to paint it cause it looks really ugly lol

EUB44
06-16-2012, 04:34 AM
Lol you could always paint over it

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G

Yeah sure, but painting over and over again will not get u anywhere. Cause you cant get back to your original look and surface.

EUB44
06-16-2012, 04:37 AM
I thought u were talking about radio dash part.



I did a test strip with vinyl before I painted my dash, but when I took that test strip off, some of the original paint came off as well. So I just ended up painting it, if anything I can always paint it back.


^^^ Also it is very important what brand you use and who wraps it and removes it. Amateur wrapping could take off your original paint like u said. It requires some kills and time.

Pronto
06-20-2012, 12:43 PM
Here's a link to a DIY off another forum, in case you still need it.

http://www.civicforumz.com/showthread.php?t=167331

ChampionshipW
02-11-2016, 11:12 PM
Do you happen to have the paint code for the original factory trim? Silver??? Edit>> Used Duplicolor Perfect Match duplicates Ford color Silver. A tad lighter than stock but looks clean.