Topic: Dash Pad Trim

[Sunlitgold68]

Trying to determine what sheen is on the dash pad metal trim. Looking at the back, the sheen appears to be a satin but still not sure. What is the best way to match this up? Was thinking of taking one of the pieces to Sherwin Williams, hopefully matching the paint on the back and possibly putting some in an aerosol can?

[J_Speegle]

Should be the same sheen as the rest of the painted parts of the interior - often referred to as "eggshell"

[TLea]

If its a 68 there also is a texture to it. Kind of a ultra fine sandy look. I spray first with a Rustoleum product called texture paint then go over it with the normal interior color

[Sunlitgold68]

How would you go about getting the eggshell sheen and the color matched perfect? The "sandy texture" is fine on the pieces, just needs a fresh layer of paint, has faded over the years.

[CharlesTurner]

Light dust coats can achieve the proper low gloss finish if you're using a spray can.  Otherwise, a paint shop can mix the correct formula.

[Sunlitgold68]

Would acrylic lacquer be correct, looks like the interior paints from NPD are acrylic lacquer.

[CharlesTurner]

Lacquer would be ok, but it does scratch easily.

[gtamustang]

Lacquer would be factory correct. Also, I would discourage you from just lightly sanding and painting over top of the previous. I believed it is far better to remove as much of the original paint on the interior metal as possible (especially the door). This will lead to a better overall adhesion.

I have had good success with the lacquer rattle cans from NPD and VA Classic Mustang. As Charles states, apply a dusting coat as the last coat to get the desired eggshell finish.

Regards,
Pete Morgan

[Bill]

I'll try that Rustoleum product someone mentioned.

When I had my car painted I gave my paint guy four cans of Interior Black from Virginia Mustang. When I picked up the car, the doors were way too shiny and the guy gave me all four cans back so I figured he screwed up and painted them way too glossy. I got the car home and decided I'd repaint the doors with the "correct" Interior paint - guess what - the Interior paint I got from Virginia IS that glossy and nowhere near the correct semi-flat texture.

I've been trying a couple different "rattle-cans" but nothing is right so far. Maybe I'll have better luck with Rustoleum.

Thanks,

Bill Krieger

[J_Speegle]

I'll try that Rustoleum product someone mentioned.

When I had my car painted I gave my paint guy four cans of Interior Black from Virginia Mustang. ...............

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Bill what year are you doing?