looking to spray my dash interior lime green like the rest of the theme for my car has anyone got any pics of the dashes after being painted and what prep work did u do b4 and was there a special paint u used.

thanks to anyone that can help

What model car have you got?

If it's a TR/TS, you're in luck -- It's a piece of **** and looks sweet as when done. :cool:

its a 2002 TJ advance, it has that 2 toned grey bull**** so i have to wrk with that somehow

...and was there a special paint u used.
Use vinyl-dye (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_dye), not paint.

Vinyl-dye penetrates into the plastic, while paint typically just sits on top of the plastic, and hence is more liable to scratch / peel.

Cheers,
Martin.

grab the vht, trim and carpet paint. It comes up very well.

This is what i've done.

http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43899

did u take the dash off to paint it? i assume you did? how easy is it to remove and how exactly do you do it :P ?

I'm not sure if this will help but I know that the finish on this car is amazing

diy network tricked out (http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dtrk/episode/0,2046,DIY_17836_44282,00.html) yes its a crappy tricked out show on fox lol but I love it

I know with the TR's you could get to most of the screws without removing the dash, but not all of em. So to err on the side of caution, set aside a weekend, pull out the dash and do it properly.

Just to make this clear.. you want to paint the actual 'dashboard', or the centre console pieces (as shown above).

Rule of thumb, if its solid plastic any paint will work ok as long as you prep correctly. If its flexible/soft like vinyl, then you're better off with a dye.

Only problem is good luck finding a lime green dye. Not sure if anybody does colour mix/match with dye.

yeah i am looking to do all the interior lime green for console and either a liter or darker green for al the softer places that thankyou will need dying but as u said and which ive also found there isnt much in the way of green for vynl dye

you can get any colour in a vinyl paint, they can custom mix it

talk to a dash place, if they wont help (very likley)

eastern auto upholstery 97205444 from memory, Garry will help, that is if your in vic

should be able to find proper vinyl paints in a variety of colours at good paint shops. my local one has a range of tinters that you can mix to make whatever colour you want.
On a side note, if you want to paint the centre console and surrounds i'd recomend using good automotive paint as these areas get alot of wear'n'tear. VERY important that it is prepared properly before painting. cant stress this enough.

so propley prepare ie sand with something like420 grit and lightly spare thin coats the a heavier coat followed with a clear coat????

do u guys suggest actually colouring the dash and side arms im definitly doin the console but unless i can find a good company to do the dash and arms i may not do it, i am perpared to go anyway for a good company so if u guys know of any let me no please thanks

when you sand the centre console and surrounds use something like 800/1000 wet'n'dry. co**** enough to scratch it up without shredding it. its also a good idea to get some automotive scotchbrite to get into all the nooks and crannies where sandpaper wont go.
use plenty of water when doing this as thats how the paper is designed to work. once done give it all a good wash with soap to get any sludge and contaminants off. wash the whole thing, underside as well. when its dry it will need to be cleaned with prepsol(wax and grease remover). wipe the prepsol on and then with a clean rag wipe the excess off. it is important to get all the prepsol off as otherwise it will leave a film on the part. I wipe my parts again with another clean rag to be sure. if you have rubbed through to to plastic(likely) put down some plastic primer first as this allows the paint to stick to it. follow the manufacturers instruction with that. when you lay down your colour remember that it probably wont cover straight away, be patient and do it in a few coats. if you are using a colour with poor coverage(green,yellow,red) put a white base down first to avoid a transparent finish. its probably a good idea to put some clear on to protect the surface as it is a high wear area. phew!
just remember that a good paint job can be ruined by poor preparation. have patience my young padawan learner, the force is with you.:D

so you know so much come do mine for me:) and Im serious hehehe not being sarcastic, i just wnat to click my fingers:)

how your like the sensea of dash painting
thanks a heap for all that, i reckon i do exactly wat u said so good and yeha that area does get used alot, just one more thing wat was ur suggestion for paint company again

depends what sort of paint you use. i wouldn't recommend using pressure packs, the finish wont be as good. however i realise not everyone has access to a spray gun and compressor so if you have to use them get a good automotive brand acrylic laquer. talk to the people in the paint store about which is most suitable. if you can use a gun and compressor then its up to you whether you want to use 2pak(2 parts, paint and hardener) or acrylic(dries through evaporation). any of the known brands are good( spies hecker, standox,PPG, dupont, debeers) it just depends on what you have access to. most paint shops or smash repairers have a contract with one, maybe two paint companies so will only stock their pruduct.