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ArcticC7 04-27-2013 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluewasp (Post 1583754937)
Pics of the entire interior?

Here is a pre dash letter paint pic. What I tried to do is extend the water fall into the dash. The look is exactly what I wanted. I wanted to bring just a bit of the body color into the otherwise drab dark charcoal interior.

gwalsh88 04-28-2013 12:02 AM

:thumbs:I like it!

ArcticC7 04-28-2013 12:08 AM


Originally Posted by Daviddear30 (Post 1583754960)
I like it!

Was it hard to mask it off?

No not at all im sorry I didn't take more pictures in the process steps. The masking is very important so you don't get over spray everywhere. You paint the whole lettered area as a whole block. After painting the trick it taking a smooth cloth dampened with mineral spirits and you sweep in one direction across all the lettering to start wiping the paint off. You might have to do this 10 times before its all off the dash and just in the letter cavities.

ArcticC7 04-28-2013 12:18 AM

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Another view. The dash/radio surrounds are not painted its a paint colored removable stick on panel.

Garret 04-28-2013 12:34 AM

rattle can the dash...you are a brave man...

ArcticC7 04-28-2013 12:53 AM


Originally Posted by Garret (Post 1583755979)
rattle can the dash...you are a brave man...

I should add. "dont try this at home" unless you are sure you know the proper steps and the proper paint and paint removers to use so you dont wreck the dash. :thumbs:

dvilin 04-28-2013 08:05 AM

:thumbs: Excellent job, looks super.

su8pack1 04-28-2013 08:09 AM

:thumbs:

pewter99 04-28-2013 09:25 AM

same process for rear lettering on a C5

ArcticC7 04-28-2013 09:45 AM


Originally Posted by pewter99 (Post 1583757249)
same process for rear lettering on a C5

Exactly.

mabryusmc 04-28-2013 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by Never-Enough (Post 1583755223)
nice job. now paint the gauge cluster trim rings red

:iagree:


wayback 04-28-2013 12:14 PM

You did a great job.:thumbs:

cclive 04-28-2013 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by Ferocious C6 (Post 1583754848)
As tacky as the red trim.

I wonder if you would be as free with your insults if you had to say them to his face? My bet is that you wouldn't. No matter how you feel about something, it's probably better to apply the 'to his face' test before posting.:thumbs:

ArcticC7 04-28-2013 02:10 PM


Originally Posted by cclive (Post 1583759080)
I wonder if you would be as free with your insults if you had to say them to his face? My bet is that you wouldn't. No matter how you feel about something, it's probably better to apply the 'to his face' test before posting.:thumbs:


:iagree:

flange 04-28-2013 02:22 PM

I wouldn't have the guts to do that to my car. congrats on doing it well and to your liking. all mods are subjective anyway, so don't let negative commentary bother you. I like it, and als olike the fact its removable if you change your mind.

1bdvet 04-28-2013 02:48 PM

:thumbs:You got my vote!

Rocketmanwpb 04-28-2013 03:11 PM

Nice job and thanks for the explanation, I am going to try it also.

ArcticC7 04-28-2013 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by Rocketmanwpb (Post 1583759798)
Nice job and thanks for the explanation, I am going to try it also.

PM me if you have any questions. Don't use Krylon or Rust Oleum paints on the dash. I used Kilz brand enamel. Testors model spray enamel also works well.

vet55 04-28-2013 06:11 PM

Well done! :thumbs:

gunnerjuju 04-28-2013 06:33 PM

Looks real nice and professional. I just don't have the courage to try it on my dash. What if I screw it up!


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