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Jan 28, 2008 | 02:20 PM

sedly

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'76 Dash Pad

Anyone try to change the color of one these dash pad's.Either paint or die them.Do you think this could be done?

Jan 28, 2008 | 02:29 PM

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Yes, it can be done - dye it, and use good professional quality stuff from an auto paint supply store. Some upholstery shops sell good quality stuff too. They see a lot of heat (UV), so don't mess around with painting - won't last as long. Spray-gun applied stuff is the best, and be sure to prep it right - no left-over armor-all, etc.

Jan 28, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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I'm glad to hear that.I found on to re-place mine,it's a light tan color so it shouldn't be to hard to make it black.

Jan 28, 2008 | 07:58 PM

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VHT vynal paint works great.. auto part stores have it, i did mine from tan to black, and its seen 3 summers not garaged and looks good!! wipe it down with thinner good before and repair any cracks with 2 part epoxy.

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http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/sfID1/7/sfID2/25

Jan 28, 2008 | 08:02 PM

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SEM also makes a good vinyl paint in a spray can.

Jan 29, 2008 | 11:47 PM

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Thank's for the info.I'm glad this can be done,it's been dificult to find part's for these old truck's around here.

Feb 2, 2008 | 09:31 AM

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I bought the SEM paint.What's the best way to remove the dash pad from the dash?I have the dash out of the truck,but the pad is stuck on.I don't want to risk wrecking it.

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Feb 2, 2008 | 08:34 PM

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Thank's for the tip.I actually got the pad off.I had previously removed all the nut's,the windshield must have been leaking pretty bad.I brought the dash into the house,the next morning there was water on the floor all around it.I think it was just frozen to the steel dash.Anyway it's off,I have to prep it for the dye.