Anybody ever paint the raised lettering on the dash panel? I need to do it on my Road Runner, but I am going to do it on my 67 Dart first. What kind of paint, but more importantly, what kind of brush? I have fairly steady hands, but I don't want to have to repaint the whole thing.
Painting the raised lettering on dash panel
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John69RR
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I painted mine with one of those paint pens. They are available at hobby stores. I used the "Fine" point on mine. Mac has done a few also. Will look for pics later today.
Mel69rrvert
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I painted mine with a Q tip. Dipped the Q tip in white paint and lightly rolled it across the raised letters. Turned out great!
mac
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ultra fine paint pen worked well. just remember that only the letters and the raised dot get the paint. not the box around each switch.
droptop
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Hobby Lobby has a very good selection of paint pins.
Woaaa! I am dealing with professionals here. Awesome. I hope mine comes out as well.
I did not realize the RR's panel would come out so easy. I wish my Dart panels would have come out as easy. I would have had to take out my steering wheel to get the main panel out. The speedometer has a big piece in the back that means it has to fold out, and the drive indicator is in the way. Not a big fan of the latching mechanism that locks the backs into place either.
I did not realize the RR's panel would come out so easy. I wish my Dart panels would have come out as easy. I would have had to take out my steering wheel to get the main panel out. The speedometer has a big piece in the back that means it has to fold out, and the drive indicator is in the way. Not a big fan of the latching mechanism that locks the backs into place either.
mac
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a6t9vette said:
the last time i bought them was at joann fabrics. was made by elmers, ultra fine tip. the trick for me was to get the paint flowing and wipe it once on a paper towel, then light pressure. you do not want the paint flowing to much as you will fill in certain letters like the "A", "E", and if not to carefull the "O"
BBillyC
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I used an eraser dipped in white paint and just dabbed. I would like to know how you restore the black textured surface???
69hemibeep
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Here is one I have restored that I am going to put on the b-body site tomorrow for sale. I got my pen at Joanns oops I better get better pics the lint looks like a scratch 
SomeCarGuy
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Elmers pen from Wal Mart
Was afraid when I went to take mine out that I would peel the paint off the lower pad.
So I got a black one also and painted it all in place. had a little trouble with one letter A. Not hard at all, looks great.
Was afraid when I went to take mine out that I would peel the paint off the lower pad.
So I got a black one also and painted it all in place. had a little trouble with one letter A. Not hard at all, looks great.
meepbeep69
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Ditto here!
Make sure you wear your "Mr. Magoo" glasses!
You will be happy with the results.
Make sure you wear your "Mr. Magoo" glasses!
You will be happy with the results.
I have one on the shelf and ready to go when the time comes to worry about such matters. I did mine the hard way; I threw some cash and a cold beer at Mac...
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Steve
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I tried removing my dash panel last year to paint the letters,taking out the 4 screws but it still wouldn't budge.Is it held in by something else as I'll have another go when I get the car back.
69hemibeep
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The pad its self holds it in. The right side has sharp corners so take a screw driver and slip it between the pad and paned on the left side and pry it out. If the pad is old and dry or cold I would warm it with a hair dryer so it doesn't crack.Steve said:
Steve
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69hemibeep said:
Thanks Bob
meepbeep69
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Bob,
Doesn't the dimmer switch also hold it up or is there a way of getting that out?
Doesn't the dimmer switch also hold it up or is there a way of getting that out?
John69RR
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I found it easier to remove the dimmer switch. The switch plate comes out a lot easier.
69hemibeep
Sponge Bob Square Wheels
You can pull the dimmer but if you get the left side started you can work on the right. I put mine in the same way giving the right a head start with all the switches in place. I guess it would depend on how pliable the pad is.
That looks great....sounds like a decent winter job for myself. I also have a small crack in the dash above the cig tray...anyone use a plastic welder or any other system to repair this? If nothing comes out great I am tempted to leave it alone...