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GoldenOne
10-06-2006, 06:28 PM
Got off work late this morning and while driving home I had the itch to paint something, saw the dash and said hmmmmmmmm.

Tried taking out the dash but that was too big of a pain to do so I masked off everything and its mother...

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k263/kwalsh87/Tutone/DSC03125.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k263/kwalsh87/Tutone/DSC03126.jpg
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http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k263/kwalsh87/Tutone/DSC03128.jpg
GoldenOne
10-06-2006, 06:32 PM
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k263/kwalsh87/Tutone/DSC03130.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k263/kwalsh87/Tutone/DSC03131.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k263/kwalsh87/Tutone/DSC03132.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k263/kwalsh87/Tutone/DSC03137.jpg
Michael999
10-06-2006, 06:41 PM
Wow nice job!
Was it a beige/tan beforehand, or was it terribly faded?

And in the pictures i can see some blotchiness, is that baceause it hasnt yet cured? or is that just the camera being a prick.
GoldenOne
10-06-2006, 08:45 PM
both....still dryin and the camera is playin tricks
Thayne
10-06-2006, 09:06 PM
Nice! What kind of paint did you use?
Macv
10-06-2006, 10:06 PM
That prep work is amazing. Looks great!
jjdickm
10-07-2006, 12:22 AM
im impressed that takes allot those are somwierd angels whil painting above the steering wheel.
swenpro
10-07-2006, 01:08 AM
Wow... can I just say, that looks amazing? Very nice work... I can't really see it up close, but the effect of painting that dash seems to update the interior by about 5 years. By the way, did you replace any of your wood, or is that original... such rich colors, I'm jealous :D
Uber Soldat
10-07-2006, 01:21 AM
Nice work Kevin, easier than taking that whole dash out. Looks much better

PS. clear your inbox. Was trying to send you a pm.
GoldenOne
10-07-2006, 02:44 AM
gotcha, yeah...the whole process including snacking on food was about 10 hours...4 of which was masking everything, especially the windshield...what a pain...and everything is original except the painted dash now lol
SC David
10-07-2006, 02:47 AM
Damn, that's a LOT of work!! Looks great though. Nice work!
GoldenOne
10-07-2006, 02:49 AM
Nice! What kind of paint did you use?

Duplicolor makes a vinyl and fabric paint...used 1 1/2 cans total at about 5 coats. I think it worked pretty well but there were in a few spots where it dried sort of glossy where I prob used too much...
Cool Handz
10-07-2006, 12:58 PM
Nice job now I have to do mine.Looks very clean.
Fetch
10-07-2006, 01:12 PM
it looks really good, nice work!
Derek A.
10-07-2006, 04:15 PM
My car came factory with a black dash... was it part of a package ? specific years ? option ?

http://www.opus45.com/pics/e34_interior.jpg
Thayne
10-07-2006, 07:24 PM
Duplicolor makes a vinyl and fabric paint...used 1 1/2 cans total at about 5 coats. I think it worked pretty well but there were in a few spots where it dried sort of glossy where I prob used too much...

Cool it turned out really good! :D
VentoGT
10-09-2006, 09:41 AM
My car came factory with a black dash... was it part of a package ? specific years ? option ?

http://www.opus45.com/pics/e34_interior.jpg

Just your color combo--Black dashes are not at all rare, but in many of the grey interiors BMW used a Grey dash...something that I would like to take care of eventually as well...
craigmo
10-09-2006, 04:31 PM
I have to say that it looks MUCH better than I was expecting. Great job!