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Aug 14, 2017 | 09:38 PM

Joe C3

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Hello all,
i am a new member from the Pittsburgh, PA area. I have a 1977 corvette that is is very nice shape but I would like to replace the interior or at least paint the dash panels, kick panels and other trim. Has anyone painted the dash panels and trim? Does it work well and lastnor am I better trying to get new? The current panels are in great shape but they are faded and need attention. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!

Aug 14, 2017 | 10:23 PM

FX VETTE

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Welcome to the CF! Post your questions in the C3 section for a better response.

Aug 15, 2017 | 12:12 AM

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Moving this over to the C3 General section.

Aug 15, 2017 | 06:42 AM

Easy Mike

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Congrats on the 77 and welcome. For interior panels, you want automotive interior dye and not particularly a paint. SEM makes an excellent product. Look for a local SEM dealer.

Aug 16, 2017 | 02:20 AM

Joe C3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mike

Congrats on the 77 and welcome. For interior panels, you want automotive interior dye and not particularly a paint. SEM makes an excellent product. Look for a local SEM dealer.

Thanks Easy Mike!

Aug 17, 2017 | 04:11 PM

GUSTO14

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Check with your local NAPA. Around here they seem to carry a pretty good selection of SEM products.

Good luck... GUSTO

Aug 17, 2017 | 06:33 PM

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Aug 17, 2017 | 06:52 PM

kanvasman

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Joe, welcome aboard. Just be prepared, that once you start a simple thing like dash refurbish, the next thing you know the whole car will be apart...It happens to all of us. Have fun.

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Aug 17, 2017 | 08:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kanvasman

Joe, welcome aboard. Just be prepared, that once you start a simple thing like dash refurbish, the next thing you know the whole car will be apart...It happens to all of us. Have fun.

For me it was fixing the Parking Brakes...then boom, parts everywhere. Welcome to the addiction!

Last edited by Ranger24; Aug 19, 2017 at 08:31 AM.

Aug 18, 2017 | 07:23 AM

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Welcome to the forum!

Aug 18, 2017 | 10:10 PM

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OZvette72

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Hi Joe C3,
Welcome!! ... I think you have the 'Bug' already, buying paint and all.

Aug 18, 2017 | 10:26 PM

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Congrats and Welcome

Aug 19, 2017 | 08:17 AM

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oldgto

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe C3

am I better trying to get new? The current panels are in great shape but they are faded and need attention

If the original parts are in great shape.... it is MUCH better to shoot some new dye on them than to replace them. New reproduction interior parts are known for poor fitment.

Aug 19, 2017 | 01:08 PM

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Joe C3

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Originally Posted by OZvette72

Hi Joe C3,
Welcome!! ... I think you have the 'Bug' already, buying paint and all.

I absolutely do! Lol!

Aug 19, 2017 | 01:09 PM

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Joe C3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mike

Congrats on the 77 and welcome. For interior panels, you want automotive interior dye and not particularly a paint. SEM makes an excellent product. Look for a local SEM dealer.

Thanks Easy Mike!

Aug 19, 2017 | 01:10 PM

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Joe C3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgto

If the original parts are in great shape.... it is MUCH better to shoot some new dye on them than to replace them. New reproduction interior parts are known for poor fitment.

Thanks oldgto. That's what I am going to do.