Detailing Dash
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Detailing Dash
The narrow silver accent on a 1972 cutlass dash. It goes around the lower portion of the dash, very narrow silver accent. Has anyone painted or had any success detailing that back. That seems to wear out, and I would like to put it back on. Thanks Barb.
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Yes, I looked back and found the paint pen information. Just wondering if all paint pens are the same, or is one brand have a better tip to do this.
I'll go to a Michaels craft store, They should have them.
It does sound like the simplest way, I never thought about a paint pen. Thanks Barb.
I'll go to a Michaels craft store, They should have them.
It does sound like the simplest way, I never thought about a paint pen. Thanks Barb.
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Yes, I looked back and found the paint pen information. Just wondering if all paint pens are the same, or is one brand have a better tip to do this.
I'll go to a Michaels craft store, They should have them.
It does sound like the simplest way, I never thought about a paint pen. Thanks Barb.
I'll go to a Michaels craft store, They should have them.
It does sound like the simplest way, I never thought about a paint pen. Thanks Barb.
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
TIP for success: Before painting that detail, go over the trim with a degreasing agent to get rid of the inevitable build up of detailing products like armour all etc. Then rinse with clean sponge - lukewarm water. Either let it dry naturally or dry with a lint free cloth.
It's going to be really hard to keep your arm moving steadily down the surface of the dash - especially while it's in the car. (Also you have buckets which makes it awkward) If you have to stop (likely), feather the felt tip off the surface. Then WAIT till the previously painted surface is completely dry. Line up a stiff piece of paper in the section already done and ease it into the new section to be painted. This will allow the flow of silver through the tip to become uniform instead of 'blobbing'. Take your time for good results.
BTW, nice photo album (feel free to add more pics) and beautiful neighborhood you live in! I'm envious..
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