man this thread is interesting. i just replaced my door panel and now i'm thinking of getting the dash painted/dyed black.... cheryl... ur pink dash sure looks right from the manufacturing line :)
I think its some kind of primer that can bond to plastic and at the same time be painted. Plastic dye in Malaysia can be obtained from those Overseas hardware chains, but they're like RM35+ per can and only come with limited colors :( (The bad thing is, i never saw black ones!)
I did an experiment as recommended by one of the hardware shop owner (painted my gear console and armrest to matt black). It's been a bout three weeks now and the paint so far did not show any signs of peeling or cracking just yet. We'll see after a few months :)
i did a dashboard paint to my car's. but i did not use any sealant or what not.
What i did was, sand the dash using the fine sandpaper. then wipe clean the surface. then directly spray on it a few layers. then i finish off with clear paint.
so far no problem. i used silver color. but thinking to change to white soon and complete paint for gear console and other panels too. maybe i post photo later.
1) clean the dashboard with water
2) clean it again with petrol
3) spray it with "flexible sealer"
4) spray the colour u want before the "flexible sealer" dry
5) done
im not salesman of CENTARI or SUNLIGHT & happy DIY my friend!
