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797nautiqe 
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 Topic: Paint for the dash?Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:02pm |
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I want /need to re paint my dash on my 75 sn. I was hoping some one can direct me want paint to use and the best way to remove the windshield when i do it. Thanks Tony
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Hollywood
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:05pm |
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It's gelcoat, just buff it out.
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797nautiqe
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:07pm |
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It was painted black before I bought it or it that original?
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Hollywood
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:10pm |
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I suppose someone could have painted over the original black gelcoat...
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phatsat67
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:10pm |
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Not original. The dash color change to the deck should me smooth without a bump. Paint was never an option.
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797nautiqe
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:13pm |
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Ok so if I remove the windshield I'll know for sure correct?
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TRBenj
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:15pm |
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Actually, 1975 was the one year CC painted the dash black. They matched the rest of the deck through '74 and were gelled black starting in '76.
I don't have any paint recommendations though. I'd be tempted to strip the existing paint and see how the gel looks before committing to repainting it. |
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797nautiqe
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:17pm |
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What would you use to strip the paint off without harming the gel coat?
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phatsat67
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:18pm |
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Hmm good info there Timmy. I dig the non black dash boats.
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Gary S
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:38pm |
I personally have never found a paint stripper that was safe to use. Many will say safe for fiberglass,and Corvette forums will recommend certain ones. I have tried them and while safe for fiberglass they do in fact dissolve gel coat. Best way for me has been ,while tedious,is sanding |
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797nautiqe
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:40pm |
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What about easy off oven cleaner?
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TRBenj
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:41pm |
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The non-safe ones can be used if you're careful. Just work in small areas and don't let it sit too long. Probably will be some sanding involved near the end.
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797nautiqe
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:56pm |
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Ok thanks! Does anyone have experience with removing the windshield?
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DrCC
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 2:01pm |
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Under each front section you'll find 3 bolts per each, 6 total across the front. Each side glass will have 2. Nut is 3/8" or maybe 11/32". If you are a lucky person, all 10 nuts will come off. Otherwise you will probably break all the bolts.
Paint - Rustoleum Satin Black New Seal - Camper Seal foam seal tape. New T-Bolts - There are some other threads in here that may have some info on where to find t-bolts. Other - Have a helper, and lift straight up. and be careful. also, while it's off would be a great time to inspect and tighten all other screws in the windshield frame. |
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Orlando76
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Posted: May-05-2016 at 2:53pm |
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The finish on the 75 and early 76 always intrigued me. Where'd the texture come from?
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shierh
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Posted: May-09-2016 at 2:44pm |
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i painted mine with PPG Essentials, grey. left orange peel on purpose.
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OldBrewer
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Posted: May-18-2016 at 7:03pm |
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I used toilet bowl bolts from ace hardware part #46744, you need 5 packs. They are brass T-bolts with washers and nuts, throw the washers and nuts away they look like stainless but are not. While your there get your self some SS 1/4 x 20 locking nuts and fender washers. Also they have rubber washers next to the T-bolts part # 40202 you need 3 packs. a note on the T-bolts they are 1/4 x 20 and 2-1/4 long, the heads are a little oval and will have to be ground down also the threads on the sides till they fit in the slot.
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