Painted Dash Bezel...



(Used Dupli-Color "Metalcast" paint. Supposed to look like anodized metal. Picture does not do it justice. Same paint as brake calipers). Also includes new factory CD-6 head unit (from 2003 SuperCrew) that also controls remote changer.

Front Badge Cover (courtesy Vaporlock)

 

Rear Badge Cover...



Also, 2" drop shackles; Micro-Tuner.

 

The badge looks cool but I don't like the bezel. Looks like they did a good job though... Just my opinion.

 

would look cool if you finished the whole dash, like i had mine...

all smooth and painted black.. ask "VINNIE" for a pic, he's got it now..

 

Looks sweet... I like the dash that way. And the emblems are cool.

Drew

 

Lookin good, I actually bet the paint looks better in person on the dash!

 

It's always nice to do something for your Lightning

 

Got any more info on that paint? did you smooth it out 1st or what?
is it just like a regular spray paint? or was there a different process for it.


Looks awsome though!

 

Thanks for the comments.

As far as the paint goes, it's just a spray can. You need a can of the "Ground Coat" (a silver base) and then a can of the top color. Comes in red, blue and gold. It really looks like anodized metal when done. I found it at Checker Auto, but look around, it's out there.

I bought a surround bezel at a junk yard ($10) and sanded the pebble-grain off it. A real PITA until I bought a Dremel tool. Used 400 grit as a final sand, cleaned with a degreaser and painted. The stuff dries real fast and they recommend additiona coats within 30 minutes, so it's a quick project.

It really does look awesome in sunlight! I may do some more interior pieces if I can find another junk F150. Gonna try the tailgate latch next...in E4 Red.