dash kits

[storm192]

Hi all,

I've got a vu storm and im looking at changing the dash kit (grey/silver trim that runs around the aircon vents, dials, stereo and gears) to a metallic black. I've found one through jhp vehicle Enhancements but its around $300.

just wondering if anyone had any ideas of where else i could get one cheaper? Or if painting it would look any good??

Cheers

Bryan

[les82]

my mate painted his in a vt himself and it turned out pretty good

[storm192]

thanks, might give it a go

[Alister]

What about a piano black dash fascia (the one that's used in the V2 Series 1 Monaros)? Costs about $150 complete from Holden.
Then you could buy the VY/VZ silver aircon door vents from Holden as well for $50.

[Lloyd1986]

Any idea how much the piano black dash facia is for the VT/VX? From Holden? I found the one on JPH and its $330. Its really rare on ebay, but when it does come up it doesnt got for more than $150 so I don't really want to spend $330

[Noy]

Paint it yourself, its really easy!

[Lloyd1986]

Does it turn out well? Like does it look like a quality finish, or can you see the surface isn't quite smooth? Also, how is its fingerprint/scratch resistance?

[180sc]

Does it turn out well? Like does it look like a quality finish, or can you see the surface isn't quite smooth? Also, how is its fingerprint/scratch resistance?

With good prep Ie prime and sand with fine paper it should come out like glass if you can use a spray can good enough. quality will depend on how patient you are and quality of paint used and if done right should be pretty good scratch wise.

[Lloyd1986]

Cool thanks, I'll look up some stuff about spray painting then. I did a similar thing to the front grill of a car once, and it looked good, but it certainly wasent smooth as glass. But then again the grill didn't start out that smooth.

[Alister]

Any idea how much the piano black dash facia is for the VT/VX? From Holden? I found the one on JPH and its $330. Its really rare on ebay, but when it does come up it doesnt got for more than $150 so I don't really want to spend $330

As I said before, from Holden, it is about $150 - $160.

[storm192]

I ended up painting mine. It come out kind of grainy, i was hopeing it would come out like glass..... But after putting it back in it looks really good anyway - it suits the vinyl well. But im sure if i prepared the surface better it would have come out better. I've asked people what they think and they all thought that it was factory..

[Lloyd1986]

I bought it from holden just recently. Got it for $104. Fits better than my old dash surround... who knows why. Anyway its as smooth as glass and looks awesome.