Dash trim

[NYchulo3]

I know someone who has OEM wood dash in his Mitsu Diamante, but wants to paint the trim. He is wondering if he would have to sand down the wood prior to painting it, or would he be able to paint directly over. Thanks.

[Dark Anghell]

sand it down, put a few nice coats of primer, sand the primer down until you get a very nice and smooth finish (wetsanding is the best). Paint the trim. Put clearcoat over it (6+ coats if you want it shiny), if you want to be really anal about it, get 1500+ sanding paper, and wetsand the surface again. Then use rubbing compund (something mild), and wax on top of that. Usually you can get almost mirror finish.

[seth98esT]

you dont hafta sand all the wood off, thats too much work...i just did a light sand over the wood then primer, then sand, then paint paint paint sand paint yadda yadda yadda clear coat :biggrin: