Paint for the dash?
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Topic: Paint for the dash?
Posted By: 797nautiqe
Subject: Paint for the dash?
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:02pm
| 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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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:05pm
| It's gelcoat, just buff it out. |
Posted By: 797nautiqe
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:07pm
| It was painted black before I bought it or it that original? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:10pm
| I suppose someone could have painted over the original black gelcoat... |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:10pm
| Not original. The dash color change to the deck should me smooth without a bump. Paint was never an option. |
Posted By: 797nautiqe
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:13pm
| Ok so if I remove the windshield I'll know for sure correct? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date 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. |
Posted By: 797nautiqe
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:17pm
| What would you use to strip the paint off without harming the gel coat? |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:18pm
| Hmm good info there Timmy. I dig the non black dash boats. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date 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 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
797nautiqe wrote:Posted By: 797nautiqe
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:40pm
| What about easy off oven cleaner? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:41pm
| 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. |
Posted By: 797nautiqe
Date Posted: May-05-2016 at 12:56pm
| Ok thanks! Does anyone have experience with removing the windshield? |
Posted By: DrCC
Date 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. |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date 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? ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: shierh
Date Posted: May-09-2016 at 2:44pm
| i painted mine with PPG Essentials, grey. left orange peel on purpose. |
Posted By: OldBrewer
Date Posted: May-18-2016 at 7:03pm
| 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. |