anyone paint there dash?
10-26-2009, 08:21 AM
#11
I'm happy with how mine turned out. The cluster is very simple to do. Go to the dealer and get yourself a small can of spray paint.
I used two for what I did. For the cluster start with the panel down under the steering coloum. Pull it off its not screwed on. Then just go with the flow and work your way up.
It's easy once you get started. When you get the cluster unpluged and out in your hands, gently pry the plastic clips to release the assembly.
No need to scuff this. Just spray, LET DRY and reassemble.
The center pieces are another story. They are much more involved. To start, gently pry off the Black top panel on top of the radio. It lifts off from the back. That will get you going. I had to let the cables go from behind the climate control to get it out far enough to get all the screws out. Once I got them out I did scuff them before painting. Its been approx 6 months now and holding up great. A good project on a warm afternoon when none of your off-road buddies can get out on the trails with you. All said and done I feel it was worth the effort. Take your time and have fun.
I used two for what I did. For the cluster start with the panel down under the steering coloum. Pull it off its not screwed on. Then just go with the flow and work your way up.
It's easy once you get started. When you get the cluster unpluged and out in your hands, gently pry the plastic clips to release the assembly.
No need to scuff this. Just spray, LET DRY and reassemble.
The center pieces are another story. They are much more involved. To start, gently pry off the Black top panel on top of the radio. It lifts off from the back. That will get you going. I had to let the cables go from behind the climate control to get it out far enough to get all the screws out. Once I got them out I did scuff them before painting. Its been approx 6 months now and holding up great. A good project on a warm afternoon when none of your off-road buddies can get out on the trails with you. All said and done I feel it was worth the effort. Take your time and have fun.
09-24-2011, 02:11 PM
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Saw this thread a while back.... maybe this can help you with some ideas.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...terior-of-jeep
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...terior-of-jeep
09-24-2011, 04:52 PM
#18
JK Super Freak
I painted my entire dash, gauge cluster, vent bezel, and console all black. I didn't like the grey accents. I'll post some pics tonight when I get home.
I didnt sand it down either. But I tried several different spray paints (rustoleum, duplicolor) and found the 99 cent spray paint from home depot to be the best in adhering
I didnt sand it down either. But I tried several different spray paints (rustoleum, duplicolor) and found the 99 cent spray paint from home depot to be the best in adhering
Last edited by Croce; 09-25-2011 at 07:02 AM.
10-10-2011, 06:56 AM
#19
JK Freak
I painted my entire dash, gauge cluster, vent bezel, and console all black. I didn't like the grey accents. I'll post some pics tonight when I get home.
I didnt sand it down either. But I tried several different spray paints (rustoleum, duplicolor) and found the 99 cent spray paint from home depot to be the best in adhering
I didnt sand it down either. But I tried several different spray paints (rustoleum, duplicolor) and found the 99 cent spray paint from home depot to be the best in adhering