Re: 1964 Dodge Dash Resto

["62-65-mail-list-club-Gary-H" <62-65-mail-list-club@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I guess it also depends on how "original" you want or just "looks good" at the end. I suspect most people at a car show would have no idea what the 1964 factory-fresh Dodge dash plastic looked like anyway. :)

There are several vendors who, as Dave referred to, do plastic chrome plating, for example,  GCarTrim, Special T's Unlimited, Inc., Instrument Specialties etc. listed on the vendor's page:
https://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/restoration-sources.html

Yes, also per Dave, DIY is possible with the right equipment and practice. Like much else!  :) 

Here are some photos that may help:

https://images.mecum.com/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,q_auto,w_1920/v1669823128/auctions/sc22/sc0522-502232/1756102_4.jpg

https://images.mecum.com/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,q_auto,w_1920/v1708032312/auctions/AZ24/1113306/866300.jpg

https://images.mecum.com/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_center,q_auto,w_1920/v1708032318/auctions/AZ24/1113306/450347.jpg

Thanks,
Gary H.
>  -------Original Message-------
 
>  
>  Right...  Thanks.  I have had quite acceptable results doing the
>  plastichrome parts of a 1969 Charger rallye dash using Spaz Stix
>  Mirror Chrome.  On this '64 piece, is it supposed to look like a
>  uniform finish?  I can't be sure what it originally looked like.
>  Should there be any contrast, or was it just a uniform plastichrome
>  finish?  I do have a couple of spare pieces, like the one in the
>  picture, so I can experimant with it.
>  
>  jt
>  
>  On Tue, Sep 24, 2024 at 9:36 AM Dave Casey  
>  wrote:
>  
>  > The old way was to find someone who could restore the vacuum
>  > metalized plating, like Mr. G's.
>  > A possible DIY method exists now with certain paint products.
>  > Your mileage may vary, but one promising option I've seen but yet to
>  > try is here:
>  > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqcTG0JGnkc
>  >
>  > I've also heard that with at least some of these chrome paint
>  > options, attempting to clear coat the finished product will really
>  > reduce the quality of the appearance. Probably best to experiment on
>  > a trashed piece before risking your good plastics.
>  >
>  > Let us know if you try it and how it works out!
>  >
>  > Dave Casey
>  >
>  > On Tue, Sep 24, 2024 at 10:13 AM Jerry Toporek
>  > wrote:
>  >
>  >> The picture below will be familiar to anyone who has restored a
>  >> 1964 dash. My plastic panels are in good shape, but the silver
>  >> plating is all shot. What is the correct process for restoring
>  >> the finish? Can acceptable results be obtained on a D-I-Y basis?
>  >> Does anyone have a picture showing what this should look like? I
>  >> appreciate any suggestions...
>  >>
>  >> jt 

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