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kaiserkid
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« on: July 19, 2010, 08:03:27 PM » |
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Now since I have the dash completely torn apart, due to a bad speedometer, I need to repaint the dash. What did the factory do: paint the dash with a flat color or did they use the body color? My exterior paint is Blue Comet Metallic and the dash appears to be the same. Next question is should I repaint the dash with enamel or use base coat and clear coat? The dash pad will be replaced with new material from SMS interiors.
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joefrazer
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2010, 08:10:06 PM » |
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The dash was painted using the same paint as the exterior. My 54 is Blue Comet metallic and the dash is the same. I would venture to guess that whatever you use to paint the exterior, use the same for the dash.
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kaiserkid
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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2010, 08:54:53 PM » |
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What paint did you use, enamel, clear coat?
I received a quote today from Bob's Speedometer in Howell, MI to repair my seized speedo, $285. WOW, does this seem excessive?
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Don C
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2010, 01:26:47 PM » |
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8)I have repaied a couple of stuck speedomeres if you pay the shipping I give yours a try.
Don Chamberlain #2320
226 Westover Drive
Yakima ,Wa 98908
509-966-1247
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joefrazer
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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2010, 03:06:30 PM » |
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The dash in mine did not need repainted...it's in excellent condition as-is.
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jsgmpeek
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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2010, 03:17:50 PM » |
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My car's dash/instrument cluster was painted Blue Comet Metallic, I used a base coat and a clear coat finish. Ref:http://picasaweb.google.com/Edwall.Reunion/Kaiser#
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kaiserkid
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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2010, 10:45:05 PM » |
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I did send my speedometer to Bob's, it was repaired and I have it already. Thankyou for the offer of trying to repair it for me. And for paint I will use enamel. It might be a nice contrast to the exterior which will be base coat clear coat. Since I have never had a Kaiser before this is a learning experience. I have restored my 68 GTO to Concours Gold standard and this Kaiser is more of a challange than I thought it would be. It's a good thing that when I'm working on the car it relaxes me.
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kaiserkid
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« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2010, 09:18:15 PM » |
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OK now I have hit a problem with the painting. There is a white or a variation of it above the radio and glove box. It is about an inch wide and the length of the dash. What is the color or the color code so I can get the right paint? The dash will be Blue Comet Metallic.
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kaiserkid
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2010, 10:29:23 PM » |
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What about the engine paint for the 54? I've heard that it's a maroon color. Is that so, and where do I get it from and what is the code?
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