Dash repaint?

[rrichar]

I am going to refresh my black dash board in my 1974 911. It has gotten some scratches around the switches, etc.
- Do I need to use 2k rattle can paint or is regular spray paint durable enough?
- Should I go flat or satin?
Thanks

[Dpmulvan]

I have used duplicolor in the past, vinyl/ plastic paint. Works well but once you do your dash you’ll want to do the rest of the plastic and vinyl.

[rrichar]

Sooo true, good that was the plan from the beginning!

[Ooffenhausen]

We typically use SEM Hot Rod Black, but that is not a rattle can. They sell it as a system with activator and all. My opinion is it's worth buying a cheap paint gun and masking everything to use it. It's very durable and has the right finish.

[rrichar]

Ooffenhausen, thanks for your reply. I have already gone ahead and used SEM black trim paint as recommended earlier. The results look great. I will have to see how durable it is in the long run.

[rrichar]

Seems to be a post missing from this thread that had some other recommendations. Believe it was the first response to my post. Either that or I have been breathing too many paint fumes??

[painting223]

For refreshing your exterior design on the dashboard, a 2K rattle can is the better choice for durability, UV resistance, and a factory-like finish. Regular spray paint may not hold up well to wear and tear.