How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**NC67Chev** · 02-28-2011, 12:32 PM

I'm wanting to paint a piece of steel textured black to look like the glovebox door and the dash cluster. Has anybody figured out a way to do this? Any ideas?

**special-K** · 02-28-2011, 12:40 PM

I did this one in my tow truck with Duplicolor spray-on bedliner. It's close enough for me.

SC C-10 · 02-28-2011, 12:49 PM

You can get a similar look by using a HVLP spray gun. First, lay down a smooth base coat and wait until it starts to flash off or about 10-15 minutes. Then, turn down the air pressure at the gun and spray over the part evenly but keep the gun moving. You will need to have a couple of samples to work with to get the "desired" texture, but this is how I do it.

cdowns · 02-28-2011, 01:07 PM

krylon,duplicolor and rustoleum all have wrinkle paint cheap
this oilpan i used krylon because it was on sale at the time

ChevLoRay · 02-28-2011, 01:14 PM

The wrinkle paint I have used is one that you bake in the oven. Okay on metal, but plastic is gonna have to be treated differently.

Some people have used glove box doors for guage mounts. It could take the heat....

cdowns · 02-28-2011, 02:01 PM

all three brands i've listed are designed to work on plastic as well as metal// i use a little heat from hair dryer to speed things up or put in hot sunlight to allow wrinkleing naturally// yes on metal it will wrinkle better faster and more extreme if oven or heatlamp cured

**NC67Chev** · 02-28-2011, 02:34 PM

Thanks guys, these are great ideas. I was going to use brushed stainless, but I'm not sure it would "go" with my base model interior. I'll have to go to the store and take a close look at the options.

Longhorn Man · 02-28-2011, 05:26 PM

undercoating is another option

69 Okie Truck · 02-28-2011, 06:05 PM

Use a high nap roller for texture. You're talking about a real tiny part to paint. I'm sure it'd work just fine.

**special-K** · 02-28-2011, 09:59 PM

I think the dash texture isn't really a wrinkle finish. That's why I did it the way I did. I actually used it on some shocks when I realized it matches the dash texture. It's really simple.

**N2TRUX** · 02-28-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I think the dash texture isn't really a wrinkle finish....

I agree. That finish is more of a stiple than a wrinkle.

02-28-2011, 12:32 PM	#1
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel I'm wanting to paint a piece of steel textured black to look like the glovebox door and the dash cluster. Has anybody figured out a way to do this? Any ideas? __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

02-28-2011, 12:40 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel I did this one in my tow truck with Duplicolor spray-on bedliner. It's close enough for me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-28-2011 at 12:41 PM.

02-28-2011, 12:49 PM	#3
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel You can get a similar look by using a HVLP spray gun. First, lay down a smooth base coat and wait until it starts to flash off or about 10-15 minutes. Then, turn down the air pressure at the gun and spray over the part evenly but keep the gun moving. You will need to have a couple of samples to work with to get the "desired" texture, but this is how I do it. __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

02-28-2011, 01:07 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel krylon,duplicolor and rustoleum all have wrinkle paint cheap this oilpan i used krylon because it was on sale at the time Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-28-2011, 01:14 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel The wrinkle paint I have used is one that you bake in the oven. Okay on metal, but plastic is gonna have to be treated differently. Some people have used glove box doors for guage mounts. It could take the heat.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-28-2011, 02:01 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel all three brands i've listed are designed to work on plastic as well as metal// i use a little heat from hair dryer to speed things up or put in hot sunlight to allow wrinkleing naturally// yes on metal it will wrinkle better faster and more extreme if oven or heatlamp cured __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-28-2011, 02:34 PM	#7
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel Thanks guys, these are great ideas. I was going to use brushed stainless, but I'm not sure it would "go" with my base model interior. I'll have to go to the store and take a close look at the options. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

02-28-2011, 05:26 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel undercoating is another option

02-28-2011, 06:05 PM	#9
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel Use a high nap roller for texture. You're talking about a real tiny part to paint. I'm sure it'd work just fine.

02-28-2011, 09:59 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How to duplicate the textured paint like on glovebox and dash panel I think the dash texture isn't really a wrinkle finish. That's why I did it the way I did. I actually used it on some shocks when I realized it matches the dash texture. It's really simple. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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