Im painting the large heater delete plate for the firewall black, but Im painting the heater delete panel for the dash the same color as the rest of the dash
You will not get a match by going off the paint code in the cowl tag. Ask me how I know.
I did a complete dash a few months back and took both the paint code and a sample (glove box). The first "mix" into a rattle can off the paint code was wayyyy too Orange (it was to be a Red dash for a 1962 Biscayne) and I had ordered three cans at $26 per can . The store mixed me three new cans of the correct color based on the glove box door at no cost (he felt bad). Worked out OK in the end. Anybody want a few cans or the wrong red?
Keep the cans that are off color for a base color when you need to do a buildup of color on primed metal. Then use the correct color as your top coat for an exact match.
i did put a clear over the top section, went with Satin to cut down on glare. Not a show car, just a nice driver, so I wasn't trying to be factory perfect.
Were you able to paint your dash top without removing the windshield first? I would really like to paint my dash, however, I don't believe that I can get a good finish without first removing the windshield first. My car is a 1962.
Good luck!
TomK
Best way to go! Just did it for my 64 belair wagon. I have 2 rattle cans of it now and will be using the same mix in a gallon soon to get some paint done on her. Top will be white first. Need to keep the car cool as possible with the boys inside.Go to an automotive paint store and they can color match and make a spray can if you don't have the proper equipment
If you buy from an unknown source it will not match, period.