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Old 05-19-08, 11:04 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Toledo FJ View Post
I've seen a couple threads on the Blue forum... maybe try a search there. They did end up looknig kind of nice. I thought about doing some of the dash parts in Carbon Fiber, but that is just an idea at this stage.

I don't know about dipping the entire dash in spirits or thinner. I wonder if the chemicals might damage the plastic? I have no idea if that would be an issue, but it is something to look into. When I had my trim blacked out, they wet sanded everything and then used some special plastic paint. I didn't do the sanding, but I think that is what most are doing to prep the surface. It may be worth just taking it to a shop to have it sanded as I agree that it could be tough to get into the nooks a crannys. Good luck!

Meh. It looks fine. I just wish I'd turn it with a "smooth" flat black paint, textured MATCHES, but it's "rough" it wouldn't be THAT hard to sand it down, it's just I don't want to MESS up any of the plastic when sanding it, which could be quite easy. I think I might just leave it like it is...not worth messing it up.
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