Styling Plasti-dipped my dashboard (before & after pics)

[NotDylan]

So I really didn't like the beige colour of my dashboard so I decided to buy some plasti-dip (I lie, it was actually Halfords special £9.99 Rustoleom Peelcoat) and do my dashboard I wasn't really expecting an amazing job but in my opinion it turned out to be an amazing job.

This isnt my image but I did'nt plan on making a post about it, so I nicked this one of google. My dash was exact same.

First bit came off, I done this as a tester to see if it would apply right and looked ok when put back on, and it did. (there is a few marks while refitting but they wiped off)

Finally got the big piece off which was a bit of a pain considering they arnt meant to come off. I broke every plastic weld holding it on (It somehow clipped back in and was just as strong when I refitted it though)
The key to applying it perfect is 4-5 super light coats.

Peeled off the P badge which peeled off perfectly. You would never even tell it was sprayed.

Close up.

Finished product, clipped back in well.

Was it worth it? 100%. Still also have half a can left.

 

[Ngalvin24]

Looks smart mate, looks loads better than that beige colour. ?

 

[matt93]

Looks really good that does! Got a pic of the can or a link to halfords? I tend to always buy the wrong thing :bang:

 

[NotDylan]

Looks really good that does! Got a pic of the can or a link to halfords? I tend to always buy the wrong thing :bang:

Sorry for the late reply I usually get an email. And sure here's a link:
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...paints/rust-oleum-peel-coat-400ml-spray-black

It comes in black, orange, red, silver etc...
It's super fool proof if you do light coats.
Hope it works out well if you attempt it

I also followed this guide for reassurance on some bits of removing the dash
https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto-guides/293760-how-remove-dash-painting-vinyl.html

 

[Lambie]

Didn't realise you could get a beige colour dashboard, looks disgusting.

Your recolour looks better than mine that came in black! I love the colour options though, just waiting to jump in a mate's car and find the dashboard a vision of tango.

 

[AestheticGrande]

Looks great! I went the vinyl route, less hassle and money but that does look smart

 

[Cadabena]

Nice job! I vinyled mine but it looks like this would have been a better idea.

Also, beige was only the second worse colour...

 

[Lambie]

Plasti-dipped my dashboard (before & after pics)

Nice job! I vinyled mine but it looks like this would have been a better idea.



Also, beige was only the second worse colour...

Love that blue vibe going on there, looks epic! Was it a lot of work to do that across the car?

Just noticed my dashboard console is actually grey not black... What other colour options were there when it was new?


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[Cadabena]

Re: Plasti-dipped my dashboard (before & after pics)

Love that blue vibe going on there, looks epic! Was it a lot of work to do that across the car?

Just noticed my dashboard console is actually grey not black... What other colour options were there when it was new?


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The blue was actually a factory option between 2006-2008, I think the choice was either that or the more common beige (with beige door card and beige seats). Both horrible colour choices in my opinion. Only the Sporting got a dark-grey interior which I think was rolled out to all models between 2008-2010, with 08-10 Sportings upgraded to carbon fibre style.

Mine was beige but I carbon vinyl'ed it to give it the 2008-2010 look.