Found Console Paint
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Found Console Paint
My console was starting to peel so I was looking for something to redo it. Quite by accident I found that Performix liquid tape in the spray can is almost a perfect match. It is a vinyl or rubber base product that feels real close to the original. Mine has been on about a month and still looks like new. I dont remember if I bought this at wally world or autozone. I have used the brush on product for years on My electrical splices and it is a fantastic product. The id tag says it is Black/***** and the part number is 75815 16003.
Nut Job
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Is it a late model C4 with the "dulso" finish? If so, I have been looking for a good process to refinish dulso coated parts. How did you remove the remainder of the old finish before applying the new? How did you prep the surface prior to applying the Performix?
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Why not use a regular paint that will not peel or chip again? This is not my thread but this is exactly how I did mine. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=console I also used the same Krylon paint for an exact match.
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Found It!!!
After posting this, a fellow at home depot called me and told me that they had seven cans of spray-on Plastidip in the PAINT SECTION. It was where spray paint is sold. . . and right next to Krylon plastic paint. I bought one can of it. I will remove my radio and center console and get to stripping this weekend. I will post pictures.
Nut Job
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After posting this, a fellow at home depot called me and told me that they had seven cans of spray-on Plastidip in the PAINT SECTION. It was where spray paint is sold. . . and right next to Krylon plastic paint. I bought one can of it. I will remove my radio and center console and get to stripping this weekend. I will post pictures.
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It is Rubbery Feeling
Son of a bitch. This stuff appears to be EXACTLY what dulso is. I painted just a portion of the center console just a as a test. It DOES have the rubbery feel of the dulso. . . . and matches perfectly in color to the other dulso covered parts. This will make my console look brand factory new. It is a rubbery coating and it flows nicely if you give it a careful wet spray and keep the panel level. Its awesome.
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What I did so far
Spray with carb cleaner. Then rub/roll the dulso off with your fingers. It takes a little while. I cleaned the grooved surface that rings the shifter with a flat screw driver. Then. . . when the wife wasn't looking. . . I washed the entire part in dishwasher fluid and water. I wet sanded the flat parts with 400 grit sand paper, and washed again. I wiped down one side with rubbing alcohol for my test spray and then spray it with a nice even coat. I applied three coats waiting 30 minutes between coats as per instructions on the can. I was pleased with the quality/professional looking results. It matches the dulso in the remainder of the car. I will paint the remainder of the parts this weekend outside to get a really good look at the parts.
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Nut Job
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Spray with carb cleaner. Then rub/roll the dulso off with your fingers. It takes a little while. I cleaned the grooved surface that rings the shifter with a flat screw driver. Then. . . when the wife wasn't looking. . . I washed the entire part in dishwasher fluid and water. I wet sanded the flat parts with 400 grit sand paper, and washed again. I wiped down one side with rubbing alcohol for my test spray and then spray it with a nice even coat. I applied three coats waiting 30 minutes between coats as per instructions on the can. I was pleased with the quality/professional looking results. It matches the dulso in the remainder of the car. I will paint the remainder of the parts this weekend outside to get a really good look at the parts.
Thanx to rickreeves1 for the carb cleaner tip and Skip5015 for the original post and Performix idea. I was most concerned with how to get the old dulso off without ruining the plastic underneath. It looks like you gentlemen may have come up with the perfect dulso refinishing process. This really should be put on the "tech tips" page.
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Thanks Guys.
I removed Mine with a dremel and fibre wheel. I do not suggest doing this as it leaves little scratches that You have to sand out with wet or dry. But I would recomennd taking the old off to make a smooth finish. I did not use regular paint because I like to keep Mine as close to stock as possible. I am enclosing a link that gives the retail sellers of the liquid tape. http://www.plastidip.com/diy_where_to_buy.php Hope it helps. By the way when You spray it on use light coats. It looks real uneven when You first put it on then it evens out to a smooth even coat.
I removed Mine with a dremel and fibre wheel. I do not suggest doing this as it leaves little scratches that You have to sand out with wet or dry. But I would recomennd taking the old off to make a smooth finish. I did not use regular paint because I like to keep Mine as close to stock as possible. I am enclosing a link that gives the retail sellers of the liquid tape. http://www.plastidip.com/diy_where_to_buy.php Hope it helps. By the way when You spray it on use light coats. It looks real uneven when You first put it on then it evens out to a smooth even coat.
Last edited by skip5015; May 7, 2008 at 04:30 AM. Reason: spelling mistake
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Here it is with the plastidip applied. The little bump on the upper left portion was caused by a "too long" screw. If I ever paint it again, I will press the bump down and fill with bondo....and repaint it.
I took the photo in the sun to give you a good idea of the texture. COME ON SKIP...WHERES YOUR PHOTO....I KNOW YOU DID A BETTER JOB!
I took the photo in the sun to give you a good idea of the texture. COME ON SKIP...WHERES YOUR PHOTO....I KNOW YOU DID A BETTER JOB!
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Looks very
. Wish you guys had posted this before I bought a new one for $90 from thepartsladi. It does not have a dulso covering but looks like it does and matches well but if I scratch it I now what I am going to do
. Wish you guys had posted this before I bought a new one for $90 from thepartsladi. It does not have a dulso covering but looks like it does and matches well but if I scratch it I now what I am going to do
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