Painting Dash

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:11 am

how would you go about painting your dash like that?
sand it down and use primer and plastic spray paint and clear coat? i think i might try it any ideas for a color? blue? green? camo?

would it look better if I also painted the trim on the dash above the glove box and on each side of the steering wheel?

my dash is black now

C co Crusader 2/127 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:02 am

its actually pretty easy to paint the plastic; the aluminum on the other hand is a bit more tricky. Either way its about the same process. Sand surface smooth with 200 grit paper then 300 then 400. Wash2 or three times with soap. Make sure you wear some rummer gloves so that you dont get prints on anything because the paint wont stick to it. Then take a lint free rag and put some pure acetone on it and rub clean. Prime with a filler primer(2 coats then sand again) then repeat washing then paint desired color.(3 to 7 coats) then 2 coats of clear coat. use 800 to 1000 grit paret to buff the surface to glass then use rubbing compound to put a perfect finish on it. try to stay away from the cheap rattle can and go with a custom filled can from a automotive paint store.

Rush345 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:54 am

You want to be creative check out: http://www.duplicolor.com/products/mirage.html
This is the link to the Mirage series they change color as you look at it at different angles. Or start at the beginning
http://www.duplicolor.com/index.html
this lists all the Dupli-Color products from spray on bedliner to night time colors. Study and get creative. :shock:

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:58 am

Dual Xfer cases? :twisted:

CD · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:41 am

C co Crusader 2/127 wrote:

its actually pretty easy to paint the plastic; the aluminum on the other hand is a bit more tricky. Either way its about the same process. Sand surface smooth with 200 grit paper then 300 then 400. Wash2 or three times with soap. Make sure you wear some rummer gloves so that you dont get prints on anything because the paint wont stick to it. Then take a lint free rag and put some pure acetone on it and rub clean. Prime with a filler primer(2 coats then sand again) then repeat washing then paint desired color.(3 to 7 coats) then 2 coats of clear coat. use 800 to 1000 grit paret to buff the surface to glass then use rubbing compound to put a perfect finish on it. try to stay away from the cheap rattle can and go with a custom filled can from a automotive paint store.

That just sounds like way too much effort to me, I'd have to pay someone to do it for me :lol:

meh_kick · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:19 am

Sir Sam wrote:

Dual Xfer cases? :twisted:

Was that the TrailReady SFA Libby? I like the lack of "knee-basher" on the passenger side.

dkcase · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:50 am

I think it looks terrible, but to each his own. Probably some of your colors wouldn't look like this red.

Painting is a lot of work, but good sense of accomplishment when you get it looking good.

Have fun.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:33 am

That looks like the fake wood pieces that you were able to buy at one time...not sure if they still are available or not.

Edit: yep here it is.... http://jparts.com/product_info.php?cPat ... c3a9fcb4ed

valvestem · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 222

[quote="Blue KJ in PA"]That looks like the fake wood pieces that you were able to buy at one time...not sure if they still are available or not.

Edit: yep here it is.... http://jparts.com/product_info.php?cPat ... c3a9fcb4ed[/quote]

That's what I thought when I saw the pics too. Why paint when replacements are available? LOL

C co Crusader 2/127 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:31 pm

its actually a lot easier than it looks and sounds. not including the time that it takes for the paint to flash and the time it takes for the paint to cure its only about 2 to 3 hrs of work.

KJScott · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:48 pm

jsc7002 wrote:

how would you go about painting your dash like that?
sand it down and use primer and plastic spray paint and clear coat? i think i might try it any ideas for a color? blue? green? camo?

would it look better if I also painted the trim on the dash above the glove box and on each side of the steering wheel?

my dash is black now

Hey yeah..... what's up with the two knobs on the console?????? Sorry for the hijack :lol:

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:15 pm

Bet it has an Atlas transfer case with twin stick....cool

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:21 pm

That pic is from the interior of the Detroit Locker SFA KJ,it has a AtlasII t-case hence the twin sticks.

toy4everyseason · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:28 pm

like someone else on here said, thats not painted... its an overlay as you can still see the plastic under it.

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:56 pm

meh_kick wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

Dual Xfer cases? :twisted:

Was that the TrailReady SFA Libby? I like the lack of "knee-basher" on the passenger side.

http://www.sn-fab.com/projects/tractech/page1.html

heres a pic:

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:10 pm

that is an amazing jeep, WOW....

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:15 pm

I like the lack of a front driveshaft :roll:

other than that, it's spiffy:D

SILVERJEEPKJ · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:58 pm

best looking kj i have ever seen!!!

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:12 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

That pic is from the interior of the Detroit Locker SFA KJ,it has a AtlasII t-case hence the twin sticks.

* Stock Motor
* Stock Tranny
* Atlas III 5.0
* Front Currie Aluminum CRD60, 4.56, detroit electrac electric locker
* Rear Currie Aluminum CRD60, 4.56, detroit locker
* SAW 14" emulsion coilovers front, SAW 16" emulsion coilovers rear
* AGR Steering and Rock Ram Hydro Assist
* 35" BFG Krawlers on Trail Ready Beadlocks

Donnie · **Posted:** Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:01 am

Painting the dash is not an easy process at all. Not to mention getting it all to go together with squeaks and rattles. If you're planning to rattle bomb it, it will look horrible. If you don't already know how to paint with a gun, don't even try.

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