Clearcoat on dash?

[Montoya]

I assume most people put a clear on their dash after paint but wondering if anyone has left it without a clear? My rational is it's easier to touch up without a clear but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Any advice on which way to go?

 

[MarsChariot]

In my opinion, what you just said. It is amazing how easy it is to scratch the instrument panel surface and being able to touch it up is a big plus.

 

[Slowleak]

Don’t do it….

 

[Madgyver]

PPG Concept paint is single stage. It is what I use. I'll shoot clear over panels where there is 2 tone.

 

[Montoya]

That's what I thought also. Thanks for the confirmation

 

[Shimmy]

Apply a PPF over the dash.

 

[Montoya]

Forgive my ignorance but can you clue me in on what a PPF is?

 

[Shimmy]

Forgive my ignorance but can you clue me in on what a PPF is?

Paint protection film. Something like xpel or another reputable brand.

 

[Rustytruck]

I used paint protection film around my ignition switch to prevent key scratches after I painted my dash with single stage paint.

 

[Montoya]

Ah, that's a great idea. Thanks for the idea.

 

[jmangi62]

I made the mistake of putting clear on my dash with the " more is better" theme,BIG mistake. Now it's peeling off everywhere. Now I really have a mess on my hands. I really don't want to remove the dash and start over, so I guess its time to get the putty knife and razor blades ready, ugh.

 

[No Hay]

After 4 Bronco's since 1977, I can say I have never scratched a dash, and can't imagine doing it. But being a semi-neat freak, the usual potential for scratches would be keys swinging in the ignition, which is why I only used the single ignition key when in use. I could imagine certain Bronco's being used in more fun environments getting scratched, but the rest of the rig would likely match.

When people want to touch a surface, I use the statement regarding exterior car paint and interior house paint on the walls, "If you don't touch it (F it up,) then I don't have to fix it.;D

 

[Howard2x4x4]

I have base/clear on mine, but only because my buddy (retired body shop owner) said that would be fine. Added a key guard just in case.