More than a $600 parts car

[KSRosser]

Finished both doors!

[KSRosser]

I was inspired by other posts restoring their dash and decided to try it myself. Since the windshield was removed it was easier to restore in place!

The products used are shown, what’s missing from the photo is plastic adhesion promoter used just before applying the texture. 

Edited April 11, 2019 by KSRosser
Added photo

[KSRosser]

First step was to dremel the loose pieces out and roughen every edge. Then filled with expanding foam which was later cut. Then sanded down the area and filled with polyester fill (same stuff used on the car). Then more sanding and covered with U-POL flexible plastic filler (mainly used for bumpers). Then more sanding and shaping. Then came the plastic adhesion promoter and the SEM Texture.  Then more sanding as every imperfection was noticeable. Little areas were filled with glazing putty (not shown). Then more sanding and SEM Texture. There were several iterations of this last step prior to painting with SEM Trim Paint. I am very pleased with the results and shocked how well it turned out. Time will tell if the effort was worth it!

Edited April 11, 2019 by KSRosser
Had issues adding photos.

[Patcon]

That's a big improvement!! Be sure and update in a year or so on how it's holding up.

[KSRosser]

It’s been awhile, but since the car has been covered with a gallon of sprayable fill, sanded, sanded some more, sanded again, then painted and coated. 

[Patcon]

Excellent progress!!

[Marty Rogan]

That is a beautiful rich color.  Nice Job!!

[KSRosser]

This is an OEM color 611 Wine Red Metallic.

[KSRosser]

More progress. Had to exchange engines because the “parts car” engine was blowing smoke. Hopefully it’s a broken ring. Bought 16" MSA wheels and gave the car a much needed bath. Bought seat cushions and covers from Interior Innovations (very good craftsmanship and good to work with), and changed out the suspension bushings.  

[KSRosser]

Wanted to report back on the dash. Since it was completed there have been some small cracks forming. But it looks much better that before. And, a dash cap would work in the future if needed.