Beginning my neon install
Hopefully can be done within the next two to four weeks.. I need to get someone (Brother/stepdad) to help me wire them.. I have the switches mounted in the piece that goes onto the main dashboard..



This is just a rough fitting, though.. I still have to remove the switches from the metal piece, file the holes out since they're still rough and the switches aren't sitting fully flush on the metal, and probably get the sheetmetal powdercoated or i'll just paint it.. My brother'* buddy is in the powdercoat business.. i'm sure he could do it for next to nothing since it'* just a piece of sheetmetal.
I'll keep this topic freshly posted as I go along
Side question:
Is there a color of like touchup/spray paint that matches this factory dash color if I do go the paint route? I don't like how the silver looks against the black.



This is just a rough fitting, though.. I still have to remove the switches from the metal piece, file the holes out since they're still rough and the switches aren't sitting fully flush on the metal, and probably get the sheetmetal powdercoated or i'll just paint it.. My brother'* buddy is in the powdercoat business.. i'm sure he could do it for next to nothing since it'* just a piece of sheetmetal.
I'll keep this topic freshly posted as I go along
Side question:
Is there a color of like touchup/spray paint that matches this factory dash color if I do go the paint route? I don't like how the silver looks against the black.
Originally Posted by erics95se
Side question:
Is there a color of like touchup/spray paint that matches this factory dash color if I do go the paint route? I don't like how the silver looks against the black.
Is there a color of like touchup/spray paint that matches this factory dash color if I do go the paint route? I don't like how the silver looks against the black.
If you have any questions on the wiring just post here. There are tons of knowledgeable people with neons, cathodes, LEDs, whatever your choice may be.
Originally Posted by Sully1742
Originally Posted by erics95se
Side question:
Is there a color of like touchup/spray paint that matches this factory dash color if I do go the paint route? I don't like how the silver looks against the black.
Is there a color of like touchup/spray paint that matches this factory dash color if I do go the paint route? I don't like how the silver looks against the black.
If you have any questions on the wiring just post here. There are tons of knowledgeable people with neons, cathodes, LEDs, whatever your choice may be.
Wouldn't any old flat black work, too?
Here'* that info excerp from the heated thread...this assumes you are working on plastic.. skip the adhesion promoter
Each can is $12-$15USD, depending where you go. You will finish the molding and sanding, clean well to remove any oils from your hands then spray with Plastic Adhesion Promoter, let dry, Texture Coating, let dry well, and Graphite. Here is a pic of the magic cans.

Plastic Adhesion Promoter 39863
Texture Coating 39853
Graphite 15303
Each can is $12-$15USD, depending where you go. You will finish the molding and sanding, clean well to remove any oils from your hands then spray with Plastic Adhesion Promoter, let dry, Texture Coating, let dry well, and Graphite. Here is a pic of the magic cans.

Plastic Adhesion Promoter 39863
Texture Coating 39853
Graphite 15303
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 11,269
Likes: 0
From: My reclining computer chair

Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
I know a good bit too, just never bothered to buy a kit...because if I did I would have to get one to own pat. And I am too lazy for that.
Originally Posted by dbeast420
Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
I know a good bit too, just never bothered to buy a kit...because if I did I would have to get one to own pat. And I am too lazy for that.






