john hess 20 Posted October 11, 2018 Finally got the dash and steering column painted. Turned out pretty well for painting in the barn. One bug decided to get on the dash and leave his signature. Should be able to buff out. I used Spramax 2k single stage aerosol can. Went to the local paint shop and picked a matching color to the original. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pontiac1953 105 Posted October 11, 2018 Just beautiful john. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john hess 20 Posted October 11, 2018 Thanks Charles.. do you have any near perfect taillight lens's for a 53? My 'drivers' will not do just to the new chrome.. Need both if anyone reading has them... Nothing found at Carlisle. Can't get to Hershey... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deac 23 Posted October 11, 2018 I have a Spramax 2k but never used it. You did a beautiful job with it and now I am find a reason to use the one I have. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john hess 20 Posted October 11, 2018 Make sure you have GOOD ventilation if you can't hold your breath for 5 minutes. Supplied air is best. That's why I won't be painting the body for awhile !!!! If I even attempt it... I want to, for the sake of 'doing it all', but I might just bite the bullet and have it done professionally.... John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pontiac1953 105 Posted October 12, 2018 21 hours ago, john hess said: Thanks Charles.. do you have any near perfect taillight lens's for a 53? My 'drivers' will not do just to the new chrome.. Need both if anyone reading has them... Nothing found at Carlisle. Can't get to Hershey... Finding nos 53-54 chieftain lenses is getting hard to do, don't have any extra ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summershandy 71 Posted October 22, 2018 Did you paint the dash in place? I was thinking of removing mine to paint. Looks like it would need to be removed if the headliner was replaced. It's kinda tucked behind the dash. When I first got the car, I used steel wool to try to get the rust spots out. I went a little too hard and took down the finish. This summer I tried again with finer wool and compound polish and was surprised on the results. If it wasn't for that spot at the end I messed up, I wouldn't paint it. Thanks for the pics John.....lookin' good as always. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john hess 20 Posted October 22, 2018 Hi Mark. Yes I painted the dash in place. Remember I had the car completely gutted. No windshield, no headliner, nothing. Made it easier I guess. Taped up engine bay and firewall since that was finished. I'm sure it can be done in place since the dash is actually welded in. If you are putting in windlace, that will come out in one piece as the widndow post trim will come with the windlace kit. I'll send ya some better pictures of the inside when I get home so you can see what's in there. Here's what I did this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john hess 20 Posted October 22, 2018 Paint got a little rough, too cold.. should have waited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summershandy 71 Posted October 22, 2018 Yikes, the dash is welded in? Hmm......thanks for the heads up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
