Custom plastic moulding
#1
Custom plastic moulding
Hey everybody,
I am wondering how to best go about doing some custom dash moulding. I am looking to replace (or extend) a panel to include a set of switches. I want to have the panel drop down under the deck but look like it is part of the panel above it not a separate panel. something like this:
1999 Dodge Dakota Interior View Photo 3
but clearly not as big.
any input would be helpful.
Thanks guys
I am wondering how to best go about doing some custom dash moulding. I am looking to replace (or extend) a panel to include a set of switches. I want to have the panel drop down under the deck but look like it is part of the panel above it not a separate panel. something like this:
1999 Dodge Dakota Interior View Photo 3
but clearly not as big.
any input would be helpful.
Thanks guys
#4
Make the panel for the switches
Adhere it permanently to the dash piece
Use flexible fillers (I like Fibertech) to mold the two together.
Spray the entire piece with a texture coating to mimick the dash around it. SEM makes a product for this, some use crinkle paint, some spray activated fibreglass resin from a gun (never like that look personally). I have used a high build primer sprayed from a distance so it hits the surface partially dry. THis works if the texture is fine. The more time you spend here, the more convincing it will look.
Spray with a color match paint/dye. SEM is your best resouce here.
Easy
Adhere it permanently to the dash piece
Use flexible fillers (I like Fibertech) to mold the two together.
Spray the entire piece with a texture coating to mimick the dash around it. SEM makes a product for this, some use crinkle paint, some spray activated fibreglass resin from a gun (never like that look personally). I have used a high build primer sprayed from a distance so it hits the surface partially dry. THis works if the texture is fine. The more time you spend here, the more convincing it will look.
Spray with a color match paint/dye. SEM is your best resouce here.
Easy
Last edited by Dukk; 03-26-2011 at 10:46 AM.
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