console, glove box refresh
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console, glove box refresh
My 67 has numerous dings and scratches on the chrome around the shifter/ashtray area and the glove box door. Are the repair kits sold by the aftermarket catalogs (Zip) worth trying? Are they worth the effort? The prices for new replacement doors and consoles are crazy!
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My 67 has numerous dings and scratches on the chrome around the shifter/ashtray area and the glove box door. Are the repair kits sold by the aftermarket catalogs (Zip) worth trying? Are they worth the effort? The prices for new replacement doors and consoles are crazy!
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Thanks
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From: Wilton Ca.
Yeah, it makes a HUGE difference doesn't it. Don't forget to order a new shifter boot if yours doesn't look as good as Mikes. Also google Corvette Magazine (sponsored by Zips) to look at the how to tips. Old forum posts will also have lots of info. Good luck.
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Is there any trick to putting on the aluminum plate for the shifter and shift pattern on the shifter console? How best to get off the old, and what to clean up the base with before applying new ones?
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Console repaint.
I just completed painting my console for my 64 coupe. I removed the old paint with lacquer thinner and nylon brush to get the old paint off and it worked good. You may have to use a razor blade to pick at small specks of paint left by the thinner but softened up.
Final cleanup with lacquer thinner right before painting to remove any oil or fingerprints.
I took some time and got the tape as close as possible to the small grooves on the console to keep paint out. I just took the tape off today and it worked very well. Takes some time though, don't rush it.
I used an etching primer and Corvette America dye/paint, several light coats are best of course. Don't have any pictures yet maybe get them soon.
The corvette America paint is kind of dull, maybe others would be different results.
Good luck. Looks so much better now.
Dave
Final cleanup with lacquer thinner right before painting to remove any oil or fingerprints.
I took some time and got the tape as close as possible to the small grooves on the console to keep paint out. I just took the tape off today and it worked very well. Takes some time though, don't rush it.
I used an etching primer and Corvette America dye/paint, several light coats are best of course. Don't have any pictures yet maybe get them soon.
The corvette America paint is kind of dull, maybe others would be different results.
Good luck. Looks so much better now.
Dave