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Boofer97rs

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Posted: June 24, 2003 at 12:22 AM / IP Logged

I want to get the look of fiberglass for my dashboard but without actually glassing it. If i sprayed a filler on and sanded, painted and cleared, how would that feel in relation to actual fiberglass. Thanks guys.

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Posted: June 24, 2003 at 7:45 AM / IP Logged

That is what you see and feel when something is fiberglassed regardless. The body filler & primer and paint are the finishing steps to almost all fiberglass projects. If you are only painting dash panels and the dash, I suggest using a flexible primer & paint.

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Boofer97rs

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Posted: June 24, 2003 at 11:36 AM / IP Logged

Is there any brand of filler in particular that will work the best? Where can I get automotive paint and clear coat? Thanks guys

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Frito

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Posted: June 29, 2003 at 9:58 PM / IP Logged

just to let you know making your dash glassy looking and really smooth you will have horrible glaring problems from the sun. the factory dash is textured for a reason.

ignore this if it isnt a daily driver or show car.

dont paint white either....shows to much dirt.

any auto store will have paints. like discount auto. "plasti-kote" is a good brand

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Boofer97rs

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Posted: July 02, 2003 at 11:41 AM / IP Logged

Yeah, I already painted my dash silver with the plastikote stuff, and I know what you mean about the glare. If it gets too bad then I'll just throw a towel on top of it or something. But I was wondering where I could find PPG paints and stuff from (some type of high quality paint).

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Frito

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Posted: July 02, 2003 at 12:08 PM / IP Logged

check an auto body shop. they should be able to mix up up some paint and even put it in an aerosol can for you.

also please post some pictures!!

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gmoises7

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Posted: July 17, 2003 at 8:13 PM / IP Logged

the best thing to do is not to be scared to mess with fiberglass,bondo or paint .learing by trial and error is the best way to go. till you get what you want done.

moises guerrero

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