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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Default New Center Dash (painted finally)

Well, after much elbow grease, a few Icy Hot medicated pads, and a few gallons of Sportscream my dash is finished.

Overall I excited how great they turned out. I wasn't totally sure I would get the parts buffed out to a gloss shine or if I would totally get rid of all the sanding scratches, especially since this was going inside the car and I would have to look at it every day, but it worked out perfectly. But let me know what you think? Was it worth me taking my time over 2 months to complete them??

Shifter Boot and Climate Control Housing


Center Cubby Hole


Main Upper Center Dash


Main Upper Center Dash (take 2)


Installed Lower Center Dash


Installed Upper Center Dash


Fully Installed picture (I like the reflection on the windshield)


Closer view of the finished Dash


Outside top view of the Gauge Cluster


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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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wow! that looks amazing! great job.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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that looks great.. now u just goto do some more blue int. parts to match it.. lol
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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looks good, now fiber glass your doors
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Finally one that looks nice good job
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Wow looks wonderful!!!!! I was going to ask you if you would help me do mine.... but 2 months is a long time!!!
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Looks great
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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Looks awesome.....I'd finish the job with door handle inserts also.
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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looks nice
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Thats looks great man, very nice work!
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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saving up the money to do this mod too.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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welcome to the club bro.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Wow that looks very good, but you need to do A LOT More so it doesnt look so out of place with the black. Once you do a bit more it will be PERFECT!! A+ in quality!
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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wow that looks like a very professional job! well done!
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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That looks great! what kind of paint did you use and how did you apply it?
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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ok ok I will ask! when you taking orders? lol
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 06:51 AM
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WOW!!! looks very well done

looks very nice
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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Awesome Job!
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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I am impressed. Well worth the time. I would say to do the door inserts too.
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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DIY Guide please....

type of paint?
what grit sandpaper?
primer?
clearcoat?
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