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Daves72'GMC · 03-31-2003, 08:09 AM

The dash on my GMC has the satin black on the top which is origional, and when I get the front of the dash painted green ,should I paint the top part of the dash green or paint it satin black like origional?

HotRod929 · 03-31-2003, 08:34 AM

I think with the satin black you wont get a big glare from the sun right in your eyes. I think it looks good satin black and not body color. Just my opinion.

HotRod

bobs409 · 03-31-2003, 08:36 AM

I agree. With gloss paint in that area, it's likely to reflect off the windshield.

barn9 · 03-31-2003, 01:08 PM

What they said. I used the satin black on mine (red dash), and have been very happy with it. Good luck and show us some pics when you get a chance.

Longhorn Man · 04-01-2003, 12:23 AM

All of mine were painted body color, but on top of the dash was flat paint instead of glossy. If you are going with a base coat/clear coat, you can do this by skipping the clear on the dash top area.

03-31-2003, 08:09 AM	#1
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Painting Dash? The dash on my GMC has the satin black on the top which is origional, and when I get the front of the dash painted green ,should I paint the top part of the dash green or paint it satin black like origional?

03-31-2003, 08:34 AM	#2
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	I think with the satin black you wont get a big glare from the sun right in your eyes. I think it looks good satin black and not body color. Just my opinion. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

03-31-2003, 08:36 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I agree. With gloss paint in that area, it's likely to reflect off the windshield. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-31-2003, 01:08 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	What they said. I used the satin black on mine (red dash), and have been very happy with it. Good luck and show us some pics when you get a chance. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-01-2003, 12:23 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	All of mine were painted body color, but on top of the dash was flat paint instead of glossy. If you are going with a base coat/clear coat, you can do this by skipping the clear on the dash top area.



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