Dashboard Painting Job in Indigo

amit_mechengg · 28th July 2009, 12:44

is there any special paint for dashboards or plastics and fibre parts?
i think those paint will hold good on dash.

suneet_ag · 28th July 2009, 19:52

Great job man!!

Can you post the pictures of the paint/primer used. Also the source/address where you got them from.

Lot of us here would love to get our hands dirty!!!
Suneet

motomaverick · 22nd February 2010, 17:58

Hi starting up a pretty old thread.

Rahul: I would like to know the exact name of the primer & the paints that you have used. I would like to try the same things on my zen's wheels.

rahulya007 · 22nd February 2010, 23:58

Hi,

I have used Sefco spray paints as well as Bosny spray paint for the above job. Although its been months that I have not done any more painting, I am going to start the remaining paint job very soon. These paints are available at hardware stores especially with those who sell paints (asian paints, nerolac etc etc) These sprays come in size of 400ml cans and cost approx. Rs. 220/- per can. A single can of color and primer each should be sufficient for you to completely paint the wheels caps or steel rims of your car. Rims might take some more amount of spray, may be another can or so, since the surface area will be more. But, whatever, you paint, make sure you sand the surface properly, primer it using the spray of above brands atleast twice and allow it to air dry for few hours, then apply 2 coats of the desired color in a similar fashion to get a uniform coating.

For body touch up , visit com-paint.com where touch up sprays of original color are available for as low as Rs. 260 along with a surface cleaner. Do visit the video section on this website to see the touch up jobs. I am also going to get one for mine. Before visiting a paint shop for minor straches etc, buy a paint spray and try the touch up your self. the satisfaction of a DIY is immense..

so go getup and don't just try ..do it...

Let me know for any queries..and do post pics of your DIY..BEST OF LUCK..!!!

Regards,
Rahul

motomaverick · 23rd February 2010, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahulya007

Hi,

I have used Sefco spray paints as well as Bosny spray paint for the above job. Although its been months that I have not done any more painting, I am going to start the remaining paint job very soon. These paints are available at hardware stores especially with those who sell paints (asian paints, nerolac etc etc) These sprays come in size of 400ml cans and cost approx. Rs. 220/- per can. A single can of color and primer each should be sufficient for you to completely paint the wheels caps or steel rims of your car. Rims might take some more amount of spray, may be another can or so, since the surface area will be more. But, whatever, you paint, make sure you sand the surface properly, primer it using the spray of above brands atleast twice and allow it to air dry for few hours, then apply 2 coats of the desired color in a similar fashion to get a uniform coating.

For body touch up , visit com-paint.com where touch up sprays of original color are available for as low as Rs. 260 along with a surface cleaner. Do visit the video section on this website to see the touch up jobs. I am also going to get one for mine. Before visiting a paint shop for minor straches etc, buy a paint spray and try the touch up your self. the satisfaction of a DIY is immense..

so go getup and don't just try ..do it...

Let me know for any queries..and do post pics of your DIY..BEST OF LUCK..!!!

Regards,
Rahul

Thanks for the info, which grade of emery paper did you use for the sanding? was it 100 or lesser?

UniqueMods · 23rd February 2010, 10:42

I would like to try something like this myself. but need some info.

what brand of primer did you use? was the primer a spray can?
and also what grade of sand paper was used?

UM

boohooper · 23rd February 2010, 19:00

Very neat job! Still waiting to see the finished job! ANY DIY job is satisfactory but a DIY well done always brings smiles to the man behind the job.... now stop reading and POST THOSE PICS!!

thedreamcatcher · 23rd February 2010, 23:40

very neat job indeed. do post pics of it in your car though

vinesataris · 25th February 2010, 12:12

That's a great work indeed. IMO, risk is also involved in it!

nomadabhi · 9th March 2011, 15:40

Hello Rahul,

interesting thread you started but sad that it died before completion. Is there any chance of you posting the updated pics of changed interiors?

rahulya007 · 9th March 2011, 17:12

No..it hasn't died before completion..only thing is time has denied me from completing it..but I am sure to start soon..anyways the summer is also starting hence there will be no issues with color drying..Will post some pics of the modified interiors..

One more reason I am waiting is my Car is anyways due for a paint job externally..Internal had to be done on Dashboard and the seat sides ..which the painter asked me to remove when the car will be stalled for painting in his booth..

lets see when this happens..Will surely post the pics of the interiors.

I had been told at the beginning of the paint job that the color would chip with time but it has been almost 2.5 yrs now and there has been no signs of chipping anywhere on the painted surfaces..just because I had primered the surfaces well before applying the paint..

Just wait and watch this space..

Regards,
Rahul

rahulya007 · 7th May 2011, 16:58

Guys,

My dashboard painting task ends here as I have sold my Indigo..I had planned to keep it for another 2 yrs or so but had some frustrating moments a couple of weeks back when I was travelling and then I finally decided..enough is enough..

Exchanged it and bought the Blue Eyed Boy..

Apologies to all those who were eagerly waiting to see the final job..

Regards,

Rahul

Mortis · 13th May 2011, 00:31

What brand of primer did you use? Was it in a spray can?

rahulya007 · 13th May 2011, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortis

What brand of primer did you use? Was it in a spray can?

Yes, it was in a spray can. These sprays are available with most hardware stores nowadays. I had used Bosny and Sefco brands. These are 400 ml spray cans and come in a deo like spray. These are quick drying sprays which dry off in an hrs time.

Regards,

Rahul K

Mortis · 13th May 2011, 17:21

I know about the bosny paints that come in a can but atleast in Mumbai the 3-4 (big) shops I went to did not have a spray primer. Could you post a pic of it please ? or details, for example all Bosny paints have a code. So if you have the Bosny primer please do let us know what the code is.

28th July 2009, 12:44	#31
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,263 Times View My Garage	is there any special paint for dashboards or plastics and fibre parts? i think those paint will hold good on dash.
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28th July 2009, 19:52	#32
suneet_ag BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 119 Thanked: 17 Times	info on paint Great job man!! Can you post the pictures of the paint/primer used. Also the source/address where you got them from. Lot of us here would love to get our hands dirty!!! Suneet
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22nd February 2010, 17:58	#33
motomaverick Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,898 Thanked: 989 Times View My Garage	Hi starting up a pretty old thread. Rahul: I would like to know the exact name of the primer & the paints that you have used. I would like to try the same things on my zen's wheels.
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22nd February 2010, 23:58	#34
rahulya007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thane, Mumbai Posts: 303 Thanked: 345 Times	Name of paints Hi, I have used Sefco spray paints as well as Bosny spray paint for the above job. Although its been months that I have not done any more painting, I am going to start the remaining paint job very soon. These paints are available at hardware stores especially with those who sell paints (asian paints, nerolac etc etc) These sprays come in size of 400ml cans and cost approx. Rs. 220/- per can. A single can of color and primer each should be sufficient for you to completely paint the wheels caps or steel rims of your car. Rims might take some more amount of spray, may be another can or so, since the surface area will be more. But, whatever, you paint, make sure you sand the surface properly, primer it using the spray of above brands atleast twice and allow it to air dry for few hours, then apply 2 coats of the desired color in a similar fashion to get a uniform coating. For body touch up , visit com-paint.com where touch up sprays of original color are available for as low as Rs. 260 along with a surface cleaner. Do visit the video section on this website to see the touch up jobs. I am also going to get one for mine. Before visiting a paint shop for minor straches etc, buy a paint spray and try the touch up your self. the satisfaction of a DIY is immense.. so go getup and don't just try ..do it... Let me know for any queries..and do post pics of your DIY..BEST OF LUCK..!!! Regards, Rahul
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23rd February 2010, 10:42	#36
UniqueMods BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 308 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	I would like to try something like this myself. but need some info. what brand of primer did you use? was the primer a spray can? and also what grade of sand paper was used? UM
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23rd February 2010, 19:00	#37
boohooper BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Goa Posts: 163 Thanked: 102 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Very neat job! Still waiting to see the finished job! ANY DIY job is satisfactory but a DIY well done always brings smiles to the man behind the job.... now stop reading and POST THOSE PICS!!
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23rd February 2010, 23:40	#38
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	very neat job indeed. do post pics of it in your car though
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25th February 2010, 12:12	#39
vinesataris BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 69 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	That's a great work indeed. IMO, risk is also involved in it!
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9th March 2011, 15:40	#40
nomadabhi BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 351 Thanked: 107 Times View My Garage	Re: Dashboard Painting Job in Indigo Hello Rahul, interesting thread you started but sad that it died before completion. Is there any chance of you posting the updated pics of changed interiors?
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9th March 2011, 17:12	#41
rahulya007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thane, Mumbai Posts: 303 Thanked: 345 Times	Re: Dashboard Painting Job in Indigo No..it hasn't died before completion..only thing is time has denied me from completing it..but I am sure to start soon..anyways the summer is also starting hence there will be no issues with color drying..Will post some pics of the modified interiors.. One more reason I am waiting is my Car is anyways due for a paint job externally..Internal had to be done on Dashboard and the seat sides ..which the painter asked me to remove when the car will be stalled for painting in his booth.. lets see when this happens..Will surely post the pics of the interiors. I had been told at the beginning of the paint job that the color would chip with time but it has been almost 2.5 yrs now and there has been no signs of chipping anywhere on the painted surfaces..just because I had primered the surfaces well before applying the paint.. Just wait and watch this space.. Regards, Rahul
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7th May 2011, 16:58	#42
rahulya007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thane, Mumbai Posts: 303 Thanked: 345 Times	Re: Dashboard Painting Job in Indigo Guys, My dashboard painting task ends here as I have sold my Indigo..I had planned to keep it for another 2 yrs or so but had some frustrating moments a couple of weeks back when I was travelling and then I finally decided..enough is enough.. Exchanged it and bought the Blue Eyed Boy.. Apologies to all those who were eagerly waiting to see the final job.. Regards, Rahul
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13th May 2011, 00:31	#43
Mortis Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 1,663 Times	Re: Dashboard Painting Job in Indigo What brand of primer did you use? Was it in a spray can?
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13th May 2011, 17:21	#45
Mortis Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 1,663 Times	Re: Dashboard Painting Job in Indigo I know about the bosny paints that come in a can but atleast in Mumbai the 3-4 (big) shops I went to did not have a spray primer. Could you post a pic of it please ? or details, for example all Bosny paints have a code. So if you have the Bosny primer please do let us know what the code is.
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