Painting a 1970 Camaro Dash Pad Surround

[DarrenX33]

I thought I'd post this info here as well as at my original thread at NastyZ28. 1970 Camaros with non-black dash pads had black dye on the inner near the dash carrier. This also seems to be a 70 only thing as owners of 71 and above cars don't seem to have this detail. Anyway, I wanted to try and duplicate it and immediately started seeing potential problems. For instance, this would be near impossible to mask off and if I did I was afraid I might ruin or peel the blue on the dash. I also didn't like the idea of spraying this on while in the car and was too lazy to tackle removing the pad from the car. On a tip from Joey Gray I was able to do it without masking, spraying or a mess. Joe supplied me with the paint and told me to use a foam brush. Took me all of 15 minutes and I think it turned out great. Many thanks to Joe Gray! Take a look:

Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/IMG_31662.jpg

After

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/IMG_3529.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/dagcostello/IMG_3528.jpg

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

Looks like it turned out real nice !!!!! Lines look great!!!

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[x Baldwin Motion]

That is a great line without masking. Is that one of those gray throw away foam brushes or something better?
thanks for sharing.

[DarrenX33]

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That is a great line without masking. Is that one of those gray throw away foam brushes or something better?
thanks for sharing.

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Yeah, directly out of my wife's craft toolbox. One of those and a steady hand.

[ORIGLS6]

Nice work Gavin. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

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Yeah, directly out of my wife's craft toolbox.

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[DarrenX33]

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Nice work Gavin. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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Ok, he did it. I was playing Wii. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CamarosRus]

Gotta love that RARE one year only 6500Redline/7000Max Tach. (Optional, NOT standard with L-78)

Nice work on research and follow through Darren.......

Interested to read what other restoration issues you are considering with your L-78 ????

[jeff morocco]

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Gotta love that RARE one year only 6500Redline/7000Max Tach. (Optional, NOT standard with L-78)

Nice work on research and follow through Darren.......

Interested to read what other restoration issues you are considering with your L-78 ????

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yeah me too.....and to think...this all started with the ignition lock.....can you say SNOWBALL EFFECT darren ??

[DarrenX33]

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Gotta love that RARE one year only 6500Redline/7000Max Tach. (Optional, NOT standard with L-78)

Nice work on research and follow through Darren.......

Interested to read what other restoration issues you are considering with your L-78 ????

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Correct motor is almost done and correct trans is ready to go in.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Great job D...I'm impressed!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Looks like you are still pluggin' away...I think that you did a great job!

Hairs to you! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

What's with all the hair references? I ain't getting no rug. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Xplantdad]

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[Postsedan]

Darren,

Let me know when you want me to get Dusty out? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Dash Looks Great....

Dan.

[wheelhop]

Good job MacGyver!! How's about helping me paint my house this summer??

[Nova Jed]

One heck of an ingenious tip! Thanks for posting.

[DarrenX33]

Just another update. Its all together now...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/IMG_3550.jpg

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Look's good Darren,nice job!!

[Salvatore]

SHOW quality D! But nothing less coming from you!!!! I wish my nova had that color interior. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif