MisterT

I have seen Protege owners with painted dashes around the gauges, radio, ac controls, and even some on the doors and by the parking brake and glove box. What paint works best? Any tips on making it look professionally done and not by an do it yourselfer? Thanks dudes and dudettes!

Michael

BL_Protege

i used Dupli Color, which i got at walmart for less than $5 a bottle. pretty good stuff, no problems so far

Wingman21

Did you sand the pieces before ? Also, did you put a clear coat after painting ?

Thanks

BL_Protege

i didnt really sand it, i just painted right over. i didnt put a clear coat, but i think i should have. dupli color i believe also makes a clear coat, here's their web site so u can look at the colors and stuff, btw i also used dupli color's engine enamel for my calipers and drums. http://www.dupli-color.com

Wingman21

For the interior you used the "bumper coating" from Dupli-Color ?

Thanks

BL_Protege

naa, actually what i used was the Dupli Color Import Auto Spray . . . i dunno if it says that on the site but that's what the bottle said. im sure bumper coating would also work though and be more durable. . . hihoslva used SEM bumper coat i think for his dash