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Old 11-21-2007, 06:43 PM
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Default Re: 69 Nova dash paint

Shoot a small test area first. Laquer will lift old paint in a heartbeat. Best bet is to shoot over a well prepped surface that won't react to laquer topcoats.
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Old 11-23-2007, 05:15 AM
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Default Re: 69 Nova dash paint

I never seen any dash tops with texture like you're describing. Are you sure this thing wasn't repainted some time back? It should be low gloss like eggshell but smooth with no more texture than the lower part of the dash. A singlestage urethane is your best best for durability.
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Old 11-23-2007, 06:23 AM
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Default Re: 69 Nova dash paint

Have to dissagree here. The dash tops were differant from the factory. There was infact a suede addative that went into the lacquer paint. It was not rough to the touch, but had a texture to it much like suede.

here is the other thread on the subject. The issue's here is not what the finish was, but who can still mix it in lacquer.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...ge/0#Post14569

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Old 11-24-2007, 12:49 AM
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Yes, it is true that GM used a "suede" additive to there paint for the dash top to prevent a glaring affect from oncoming traffic at night or the sun. I have talked to a reputable paint shop on the topic as some of the guys were around was the additive was still available. Most guys didnt use it because who cared then? The closest I have gotten was to have a texture additive mixed into the lacquer and use it as a base coat, then have the flat or semi-flat lacquer applied over top of it to create that "texured" or suede look.
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Old 11-29-2007, 08:54 PM
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Default Re: 69 Nova dash paint

PPG numbers for texture lacquer. Still stocked(mixed) by my local jobber.
DIA9317
black formula is:
DMA358 black 283.8
DX265 flattening 405.4
DMA364 texture 486.5
DMA375 blue 506.8
all numbers are PPG parts (not grams) and are cummulative.
DMA364 texture also works in PPG's Specialty Coatings elastomeric paint, but I do not have a formula.
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Old 11-30-2007, 12:21 PM
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Thanks for posting the info! The guys at this PPG shop seem to know that the original additive for the "suede" look was discontinued a long time ago. I used a texture additive to give it that texture like feel and then added the semiflat over top of that. It turned out pretty well. I think the DMA364 is the texture additive that they used on the blazer tops of the early 70's. Thats what I used if its the same. Once you get two coats of the flat over top of it, it feels and looks like the original. But how close is close enough when the original formula's can't make up the paint without the original pigments? I am using the Dark Blue for the interior on my 70 Nova.
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