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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Thinking about some projects. Instead of replacing console with new dulco console or sanding and painting it black, what do you think of painting it ruby red insted of black? i like original but rudy red might look good.

what do you think?
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Someone here did it awhile back, actually looked nice. He did spend a lot of time so the finish appeared mint. Generally Im not a fan of painted interior stuff but his looked good.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Someone here did it awhile back, actually looked nice. He did spend a lot of time so the finish appeared mint. Generally Im not a fan of painted interior stuff but his looked good.


I remember seeing that (it did look good) but couldn't even tell you what color it was.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Not so long ago some guy in C4 covered his console & dash front in black leather; looked pretty good too.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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The problem with paint is it will eventually flake and look terrible, thus having to redo. I've tried paint in some of my other cars, looked great for a year or two but eventually is turned crappy!

Good luck with whatever you do!
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