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firedog 
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Posted: May 21, 2004 at 9:31 AM / IP Logged  

I'm really new at this (fiberglassing and custom enclosures), so please forgive me if I am asking a really easy question that has been asked over and over . . . .

I've been "lurking" in the forums for a few months, and I have been amazed by the knowledge and experience you guys have shown me.  I have learned a lot of good info in these forums.

Anyway, my question is this:  Is it possible to match the "pebbly" texture on the OEM (Ford) dash.  I'm sure you know what I am talking about; all of the plastic panels and covers have a "grainy" texture (F250 Powerstroke, but I think all Fords have the same texture).  I am working out the design for a custom center console, and I also want to blend my guage pods into to the dash so it looks like it was part of the original design

I have been thinking that I can make a rubber mold of the dash texture, and then use that sort of like a stamp with some filler to blend the seams.  Has anyone come across this?  I would really appreciate any adviseMatching dashboard texture - Last Post -- posted image.

Thanks!

Bruce

audiomechanic 
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Posted: May 21, 2004 at 10:39 PM / IP Logged  
the most common way to achive a similar texture is to use SEM texture spray. another option is to use rocker panel spray. then dye the piece to match the interior color.
hzemall 
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Posted: May 26, 2004 at 4:04 PM / IP Logged  
The SEM texture spray is the only way to go, make some test runs with it to get the hang of it as it is sometimes a little difficult to get the desired effect. Stay away from the rocker panel spray unless you want it to look all bubbly and bumpy like a rocker panel.
Tim Baillie
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firedog 
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Posted: May 27, 2004 at 3:04 PM / IP Logged  

Thanks for the advise guys, I appreciate it.  It sounds like I need to practice with it for a bit, but it looks like it is just the stuff I am looking for.

Thanks again!


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