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What year are we talking about, Phil?
If it's a steel dash Spridget, the correct color was wrinkle finish black. I've had good luck with the wrinkle finish sold by Eastwood, as it has a very fine structure to the wrinkles. But, I don't know how easy that would be to get in Ontario.
Maybe some of the Canadians would have an idea of what's available there.
If push comes to shove, I can probably get a can to you. Jeff
If it's a steel dash Spridget, the correct color was wrinkle finish black. I've had good luck with the wrinkle finish sold by Eastwood, as it has a very fine structure to the wrinkles. But, I don't know how easy that would be to get in Ontario.
Maybe some of the Canadians would have an idea of what's available there.
If push comes to shove, I can probably get a can to you. Jeff
Phil, all it says on the can is "Manufactured for the Eastwood Company." Part #1230. I have no way of telling who the manufacturer is.
The main thing to look for is flat black, with a very fine wrinkle finish. Maybe the folks at Canadian Tire would know of a locally available product?
Jeff
The main thing to look for is flat black, with a very fine wrinkle finish. Maybe the folks at Canadian Tire would know of a locally available product?
Jeff
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I have used the Eastwood product as well. There are other manufacturers but for the life of me I can't remember what other brands I've bought. Check with your local automotive paint supplier (DuPont, PPG, etc. ) They'll probably have a quality brand that will be suitable.
With wrinkle paint I'd encourage you to practice on some scrap first. This isn't like normal paint. Follow all the manufacturer's instructions carefully. What's really important is the time between first and second coats. Sometimes the second coat hasn't produced the results I wanted even after drying overnight. In those cases I've used a hair dryer to warm the part and the applied a light 3rd coat. Again, buy something from the local paint supplier and practice on some scrap until you're comfortable with the process before you spray a part like your car's dash.
With wrinkle paint I'd encourage you to practice on some scrap first. This isn't like normal paint. Follow all the manufacturer's instructions carefully. What's really important is the time between first and second coats. Sometimes the second coat hasn't produced the results I wanted even after drying overnight. In those cases I've used a hair dryer to warm the part and the applied a light 3rd coat. Again, buy something from the local paint supplier and practice on some scrap until you're comfortable with the process before you spray a part like your car's dash.
great info, this forum has inspired me to focus on getting my toy back on the road, last time I had it on the rode I was 16, now 26 years later I am in a hurry to lic. it again.Going to make it a driver first then maybe I will do a full teardown and rebuild. Drove it up the street last weekend, the motor and brakes are working perfect. Does not drive like my late model MCS but still put a smile on my face
Thanks again Phil
Thanks again Phil
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I used Plasti-Kote #217 black and it came out looking like it just left Abingdon... ~Florida~ sunlight was the heat source. I did have to do it twice, though. I used epoxy primer as a base and four coats, following the recommendation on the can as to time between. I still can't believe how well it worked!
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As you can see from Jeff's, Franks', the Dr's, and my posts... everyone has found a slightly different technique that works for them. That's why I suggest practicing first on scrap until you find what works for you and the particular paint brand you buy.
As a minor point I'll offer the advice given to me by a proper chef. When you try a recipe for the first time, don't substitute anything or change the procedure. Use exactly and do exactly what the recipe calls for. After that first attempt, experiment with the recipe to make it your own. The same applies to wrinkle finish paint. Start with the instructions on the can, follow them exactly, then on subsequent attempts branch out to see what works for you.
As a minor point I'll offer the advice given to me by a proper chef. When you try a recipe for the first time, don't substitute anything or change the procedure. Use exactly and do exactly what the recipe calls for. After that first attempt, experiment with the recipe to make it your own. The same applies to wrinkle finish paint. Start with the instructions on the can, follow them exactly, then on subsequent attempts branch out to see what works for you.
Be very careful with the heat lamp. Unless you can warm the whole dash, all 4 feet of it at once, use a different more even heat source. A hair dryer or heat gun is NOT even heat on such a long item. 4 heat lamps spaced a foot apart and high enough to warm it not bake it.
Practice, there is a knack to getting the 3 heavy coats just right. too light and you get no wrinkle, too haevy and it sags or runs.
Practice, there is a knack to getting the 3 heavy coats just right. too light and you get no wrinkle, too haevy and it sags or runs.