It all depends on how much originality matters to you. I personally would never do any of the things mentioned, starting with putting a wood-grained Monte dash into a Chevelle. Also, just to clarify, I did say that I used Hammerite on a water pump and wrinkle paint on a A/C dash bezel (where it belonged). Personally, I would not use either of them on a wood-grained dash carrier, but to each his own. Now, the question of it being the "wrong" paint for technical reasons is another whole story. I couldn't tell you if either of these paints would stick to plastic. I have only sprayed them on metal surfaces (yes, the A/C bezels in a 1968 Olds Ninety Eight are metal).
John Nasta -----Original Message----- If I have read these posting correctly, I am surprised at the recommendations. We are talking about painting a DASH. People are recommending Hammer paint and Wrinkle paint on a dash. Dash and other plastic type panels need a special paint. I do not think Hammer or Wrinkle is correct paint. I painted my dash, changing it from a lime green to a tan. I used a plastic primer and then paint designed for interior plastic. Yes, you can fill holes in plastic when done correctly and lots of time and care. I may have just misunderstand the project here or there are allot of ideas which do not seem correct to me. When done correctly, you will not be able to tell if the dash is original or painted. My dash looks like it came from the factory, which it did not. People are says to paint over the wood grain panels?? I thought most wooden panel are just a contact type of stencil which is used to give you a wood grain look?? Well maybe it is just late and I did not follow this posting correctly. All I will say is, if you are painting a plastic dash, you need to used correct paint designed for this type of material. Keith ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 9:11 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Dash for 71 chevelle > I always have to laugh at people who buy an old car and then worry that it > is "a bit dated". > > John Nasta > > > > -----Original Message----- > > In fact, in that new issue of Chevelle magazine (p. 36) there's an article > about > restoring a Monte Carlo dash. They painted the woodgrain insert "because we > felt it was a bit dated" (and taped it back on the dash). > > Roger > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
