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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Just got the dash painted. Heres some pics. Not to good quality, took it on my cingular 8525. what do you think?



It matches the other silver parts perfectly. If anyone around delaware needs this done, the guy I went to was awesome and wasnt expensive. It was painted flat silver like the door handles. I paid 125. and it does take the orignal texture (the little bumps)

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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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Nice! Who did the work? What color are your seats, they kinda look purple in the pics?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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haha the seats are black but i guess it looks purple in the pic. And this shop around my way did the work!
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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I've driven GT racecars with fabricated aluminum dashboards and instrument panels. The glare off them at certain angles was tremendous! I also noticed this when I was testing the Stillen SMZ two years ago- the reflected shine off the CF binnacle on the center stack was way too distracting. Sorry- I like the flat black of the OEM panel better.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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looks like a good job, but need more clear pics. Is the finish smooth or does it take the original texture of the console/
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Stylish.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Is there any glare?

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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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nice it looks good... question on most ppls mind here: $= ?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Default painted dash

clear coat?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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I get the impression the lighter tone would reflect into the inside of the windshield, possibly hindering your view of the road ahead. Have you taken it out in the sun yet? Any problems/issues with this?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Looks nice!!
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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nice touch.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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Looks like the center piece B-Unit is selling

https://my350z.com/forum/southern-california/234085-zomg-parting-out-racing-hart-do-luck-fujtsubo-interior-pioneer-stoptech.html
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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yea kinda like b-units. Mine keeps the original texture. His is a little different. And no im not having any problems with glare. its a flat finish. just like the door handles. If anyone needs it done i can get in contact with the guy. maybe a little semi group buy.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Very nice. I actually like that better than the dress ups offered by other companies.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Looks good. Which would look best- nav. door painted or not painted? What do you guys think? Dark nav. door and gauge pods would be a good contrast with aluminum color dash console.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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i like it .. very tastefully done.. need mo betta pics tho
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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+1 on better pics

how do you like the 8525, i have the 8125 and have thought about upgrading to it
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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Very well done! Does anyone know if I can do the same with spray cans from Kragens? I bought a spray for plastics from Kragen and painted my battery and brake fluids cover and they look great with no problem at all so I'm guessing the paint should work for the interior piece too?
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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I would try. My guy used ppg paint and hardner
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