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Offline pstlgrp

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Dash color????
« on: February 19, 2007 - 12:30:35 PM »
I have a 1973 Cuda with black interior. Is the dash a Flat, Satin, or Gloss black. I know I can order paint from Year One but can I use paint from any parts store??? and what paint should I use that will look right???
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Re: Dash color????
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2007 - 12:46:54 PM »
I have a '73 Challey & used Krylon Fusion Satin Black(found at Hobby Lobby) & it's a pretty close match, the original color I believe is called suede black that may have had a little less gloss.
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Offline Challenger6pak

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Re: Dash color????
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2007 - 01:28:58 PM »
The correct Chrysler code is AB61DX9.  The Ditzler code is 9388.
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Re: Dash color????
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2007 - 02:11:46 PM »
So a satin will match pretty close? Is there a differance between cuda's and Challengers in the dash paint. I don't want to start putting the car together and find the dash the wrong color and it look stupid.
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Re: Dash color????
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2007 - 02:30:10 PM »
That is the code for the low gloss black that was used on the Challenger's and Cuda's.  It is the same dash frame in the 2 cars.  It will look correct, not stupid. Look for a paint supplier that has PPG paints.  PPG makes the Ditzler paint and can make the paint from this code.  The other paints may look fine.  I have not used them.  I always use this because I know it is what Chrysler used. 
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Re: Dash color????
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2007 - 03:32:03 PM »
OK thank you very much. you saved me alot of time and material.
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