custom dash clear coated Options

[Homeskillet]

i saw this custom jetta come in and it was pretty sick but neways it had a custom dash it was so clean i just to know if neone did that to a celica??? =) pics pls

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

You have to sand the plastic with a very fine grit sandpaper......the finish on the dash panels is too smooth for paint to adhere to it without prepping it really well.
Start with the sandpaper, then use a tack cloth to clean it off and some rubbing alcohol to get rid of any oils and residue. Most importantly be sure to use very thin, even coats of flexible plastic primer, followed by paint meant for plastics....Testors works, theres Krylon that is designed for plastic applications , etc.

The high-gloss look could probably be achieved by using an automotive grade clear with some flex urethane in it that they use on bumpers and such. Wetsanding, buffing and polishing will bring out the luster and make it look really clean.


The Jetta's dash was probably taken to a body shop and painted with paint guns there professionally. Thats the best way to get the results you're looking for.

This post has been edited by Silver94CelicaOwner: Feb 17, 2007 - 4:51 PM