<VV> 66 Corsa dash refinishing/restoration

[J R Read_HML]

Are you talking about the "bright" aluminum surrounds around the gauges on 
the face of the dash panel?  Then ... Nope.... they are part of the stamping 
and are not removable.
Later, JR

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From: <OrchidEsquire at aol.com>
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Cc: <OrchidEsquire at aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 5:53 PM
Subject: <VV> 66 Corsa dash refinishing/restoration


>I removed my dash and would like to refinish/restore it. I also removed the
> gauges. The aluminum trim rings did not appear to want to come off so I 
> left
> them in place an taped around them. I cut the tape close with an exacto 
> knife.
> I  then re-sprayed the dash with black textured paint. I am not happy with
> the  results. The dash itself looks good, but there is a line where the 
> tape
> was. Is there any way to remove the trim rings without damaging them.  Any
> suggestions on how best to refinish the dash?
>
> Thanks, Joel Roth _Orchidesquire at aol.com_ (mailto:Orchidesquire at aol.com)
>
>
>
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