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I have a 1990 Cruiser Esprit. The grey dashboard at the helm has become discolored from sun damage. Is there something I can use to fix it or a special paint to repaint it?
 
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Try posting in the Marine Detailing and fabrication Forum. Might find more information there.

Just a suggestion.

Bob
 
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Originally posted by crp

I have a 1990 Cruiser Esprit. The grey dashboard at the helm has become discolored from sun damage. Is there something I can use to fix it or a special paint to repaint it?

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I knew I had this somewhere. I just had to find it.

If you are talking about the switch panel, contact Scott Cambra at vectorled(dot)com.

He does nice work.

If you are talking about the dash top, you may be able to scuff it up and paint it with Krylon.
 
I had Scott do my Sea Ray 330 dashes. His work is better than new in quality. Not cheap; but in this case you get what you pay for. The real bear was all the wiring I had to do.
 
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Originally posted by Bliss

I had Scott do my Sea Ray 330 dashes. His work is better than new in quality. Not cheap; but in this case you get what you pay for. The real bear was all the wiring I had to do.

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A picture by the OP would help better understand the problem.

With respect to Scott - absolutely spot on Bliss. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. He stands by his product 100% too.
 
This guys is in my back yard. I checked out his website but I confess I'm not clear on what he does and the website isn't very clear. My dash panels are two simulated burlwood finished ovals with cutouts for all of my guages. The burlwood finish is flaking off and looks like heck. I've contemplated removing them, removing the guages and then repainting them. Would this guy do something similar or more sophisticed. There's no way I could replicate the current finish which makes me reluctant to mess with it.
 
if you take the instrument panels off, take a photograph of the wiring layout before you dissconnect anything, then label the wires. there are a number of firms that do the panels simulated wood finish and can make them look like showroom new. i had mine done a few years back by HiTech engraving here in Fort Lauderdale but i'm sure there are many closer to you that can do the same thing. as for the dash itself, yes you can paint it. use the awlgrip website for reccomendations on prep and application of their products. its made for painting boats and a very good product. if you go back with anything other than a very dark color, put a sample of it in front of the helm first on paper and see if the glare is something you can work with, if not go back to a very dark color.
 
Wocket;

This may help for comparison. Scott will take your original and cut a replica out of a better material than OEM (his words not mine). He has some templates on file already which makes gauge transfer easier as he does not need your dash panel at his shop. He can redo the new to match the original or can make a new custom look altogether. I'm still trying to decide which way to go.

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The lettering is actually done from the back and is backlighted the same as OEM.


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vic33004:

I thought Awlgrip was a spray only application. It can be brushed? How does it come out?
 
I don't have a picture and the boat has been shrink wrapped and put up for winter.

I'm talking about the dash board on top. It was originall all dark grey but the sun has turned it different shades of grey to almost white. I'll try the Krylon.

Thanks everyone.
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

Wocket;

This may help for comparison. Scott will take your original and cut a replica out of a better material than OEM (his words not mine). He has some templates on file already which makes gauge transfer easier as he does not need your dash panel at his shop. He can redo the new to match the original or can make a new custom look altogether. I'm still trying to decide which way to go.

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Bingo, what I have looks just like your first pic more or less x2. So he just cuts out a new piece with the finish already on it? Sounds good to me. Now, ballpark, how much? That may make my decision for me...
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

Wocket;

This may help for comparison. Scott will take your original and cut a replica out of a better material than OEM (his words not mine). He has some templates on file already which makes gauge transfer easier as he does not need your dash panel at his shop. He can redo the new to match the original or can make a new custom look altogether. I'm still trying to decide which way to go.

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Bingo, what I have looks just like your first pic more or less x2. So he just cuts out a new piece with the finish already on it? Sounds good to me. Now, ballpark, how much? That may make my decision for me...

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Correct. The new piece is prefinished.

I can't recall the price, but I do recall it was MUCH cheaper than what SeaRay wanted.



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crp: Try the Krylon Industrial site. Different animal than the home depot stuff.
 
Try this # --- 508-730-2954. It was good a couple of years ago.
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

Wocket;

This may help for comparison. Scott will take your original and cut a replica out of a better material than OEM (his words not mine). He has some templates on file already which makes gauge transfer easier as he does not need your dash panel at his shop. He can redo the new to match the original or can make a new custom look altogether. I'm still trying to decide which way to go.

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Bingo, what I have looks just like your first pic more or less x2. So he just cuts out a new piece with the finish already on it? Sounds good to me. Now, ballpark, how much? That may make my decision for me...

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I recommend taking the 20 minute drive and go see him. He will walk you through the entire process and give you a tour to show you exactly how it is done.
 
I have personally redone dashboards using both black and white 1/4 inch starboard. It just takes some patience and a nice selection of hole saws. It can be a DIY project if you have the time.
 
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Originally posted by Prospective

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Originally posted by KiDa

Wocket;

This may help for comparison. Scott will take your original and cut a replica out of a better material than OEM (his words not mine). He has some templates on file already which makes gauge transfer easier as he does not need your dash panel at his shop. He can redo the new to match the original or can make a new custom look altogether. I'm still trying to decide which way to go.

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Bingo, what I have looks just like your first pic more or less x2. So he just cuts out a new piece with the finish already on it? Sounds good to me. Now, ballpark, how much? That may make my decision for me...

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I recommend taking the 20 minute drive and go see him. He will walk you through the entire process and give you a tour to show you exactly how it is done.

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I just may do that. I shot him an email with some pics and he got right back to me with an estimate. Cost seems reasonable given the work involved. Just not sure if I'll proceed. My "discretionary" boating budget is being pulled in many directions...
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

vic33004:

I thought Awlgrip was a spray only application. It can be brushed? How does it come out?

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KIDA i don't know if awlgrip is brushable, i would assume in the hands of a pro it is as a good deal of the larger motor yachts are finished by hand not sprayed. mine was sprayed but the windscreen was removed to do it.
 
Awlgrip does have a brushable product and with practice it looks as good as sprayed.
 
I called that vectorled guy. He is reasonably priced.
I am sending him pics to get an accurate quote.
I will probably have him do my 3 dash panel, thanks for the recommendation
 
I just post this in another thread but I used this company several years ago for my last boat and they still look great today.
http://www.tecnografic.com/company.htm
It was a little pricey but it came out great.
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This picture doesn't do it justice.
 
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