Dash removal - repainting - dying
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Dash removal - repainting - dying
I am looking for suggestions for on dash removal of a 78 Corvette. I would like to brighten the dash, and steering column.
- Hints for dash removal.
- Time frame to complete.
I was told to repaint the dash in the car, and not try to disassemble. I am not quite sure if I like this idea.
- Hints for dash removal.
- Time frame to complete.
I was told to repaint the dash in the car, and not try to disassemble. I am not quite sure if I like this idea.
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I'm also planning on doing this in my 77. I don't have it yet but I'm going to pick it up from NYC next month so I've already been planning stuff out. I came across this web site which really helps (i knew nothing about painting interiors) I have not seen the vette in quite some time so I cant remember how the dash is in it, but if its a pain i'll just paint it while its still in the car. but obviously paint the harder to get to places first and tape/paper stuff up real good.
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...=70341&t=70341
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...=70341&t=70341
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1979 dash REMOVAL !
I am looking for suggestions for on dash removal of a 78 Corvette. I would like to brighten the dash, and steering column.
- Hints for dash removal.
- Time frame to complete.
I was told to repaint the dash in the car, and not try to disassemble. I am not quite sure if I like this idea.
- Hints for dash removal.
- Time frame to complete.
I was told to repaint the dash in the car, and not try to disassemble. I am not quite sure if I like this idea.
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you carefully flex the 42 year old pad to remove and reinstall. that is when the good pad splits right down the middle. PAINT IT IN PLACE!!! you need a new windshield anyway. i can see all the stone chips and sand scratches from here...
Last edited by derekderek; May 11, 2020 at 07:26 AM.
