Dash Remodel - New Idea?
Send_Me
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I've been in the process of replacing my old gauges with new ones. As we all know the old Faria gauges were an odd size so I need to make a filler plate out of starboard. The filler was still just a little small so I wrapped it in some thin line I had below deck. My plan was to cover the faded dash with carbon fiber wrap but in the process of prepping the dash I noticed how good it looked when wet from the mineral spirits I was cleaning it with, "if it only looked that good when dry I said to myself". Well after the light-bulb went off in my pee size brain I decided to try a couple different things knowing I still had the wrap as a back-up. I ended up cleaning the dash very lightly with some Acetone, I cannot stress how lightly this must be done to remove the oxidation. You'll notice a couple black spots in the picture where the acetone completely remove the wood appearance. After it dried I applied about 5 light coats of spray lacquer. I rally can't believe how good it came out and couldn't wait to share this with all you Rinker fans. I also just had the boat waxed, details and new stripes applied. Now she's ready for a cruise down the Florida West coast for the Holidays!. Happy Thanks Giving everyone.
PS: Still need to install a new compass and sync gauges.
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