Corsa dash question

[nmunn]

Hey folks need some guidance. I have the dash out of my 65 corsa for new gauges and a refinish.

My question is on the finish. Did the glovebox and glovebox trim panel have the same wrinkle finish as the driver instrument panel?

Thank you in advance.


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[terribleted]

Yes

[Jerry Whitt]

When painting, a key item to consider is humidity. If the humidity is more than about 30 percent, the paint will not dry properly, and in the case of wrinkle paint, wont wrinkle quite right. A humidity meter is available at most hardware stores for less than $10.00.

How do I know? Cause I did it wrong the first few times. After about the third try, you start to catch on.

[66vairguy]

On the other forum the proper procedure for a good out come using VHT wrinkle paint has been worked out and used by many.

The real key is to keep the items cooler than about 80F (out of the sun) while applying the three coats (follow the instructions). THEN you apply heat after the third coat dries. Some use heat lamps, some use a heat blower (not too hot), and others just preheat the oven and let it cool to about 140F then in goes the part and in about five minutes the wrinkle is done (I've done this several times). Let the part cool slowly to cure the paint faster. Each coat requires two passes (per instructions) before you let it skim. If you put the paint on too thin the wrinkle will be very fine and uneven.

It's worth a can of paint to practice on something.

BTW - Do not paint in the late afternoon because as the paint dries the lowering dew point will cause micro drops of moisture to form on the cooler paint surface (evaporating paint cools the surface). This causes the paint to look dull and interferes with the wrinkle process.

One thing to note: The 1965 glove box bezel is aluminum (for the bright edge trim) and during 1966 model run the glove box surround was changed to stamped steel (less expensive) because it had no bright edge (all wrinkle). After all these years they get swapped around.

Good luck and go to the Covair Center forum and search for more information.

[bbodie52]

Here is a link to the "other forum"...



Confirmation:
VHT Black wrinkle paint is the exact match for a Corsa dash!
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.ph ... 055,page=1

[nmunn]

Awesome, I appreciate the detailed response. I had found the article on VHT technique and tested it using an electric oven for curing. Worked well. Just couldn’t find anything on how the glovebox was finished out. Thought having it consistent with the driver dash made sense.


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[nmunn]

I used dupi-color chrome to refinish the trim and the bezel surrounds. Turned out really good.


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[rfw66]

Been around Corvairs for 50 years. Preferring and collecting Corsas of both years. I’ve never seen a stamped steel glovebox surround.
Anyone out there in the Corvair world that can post a picture.


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[66vairguy]

Been around Corvairs for 50 years. Preferring and collecting Corsas of both years. I’ve never seen a stamped steel glovebox surround.
Anyone out there in the Corvair world that can post a picture.


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Check the Corvair Center forum - others were doubtful, but it was confirmed a while back.

BTW - At the moment I have three glove box surrounds off 66 cars - one aluminum and two steel. Feel free to come to the SCC club meeting in Torrance Calif. and bring your magnet and I'll have someone bring a steel glove box surround.

[rfw66]

Didn’t say they didn’t exist, just that I’ve never seen one.
Coming to your club meeting would be a bit inconvenient from where I live. But I would love to visit some day. But for now a picture would be appreciated


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[66vairguy]

Didn’t say they didn’t exist, just that I’ve never seen one.
Coming to your club meeting would be a bit inconvenient from where I live. But I would love to visit some day. But for now a picture would be appreciated


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All are painted on each side so they look the same, but the aluminum one is lighter. See pic of steel bezel held up by magnet wand. It's from a 66 A/C Monza built in LOS (West coast).

[skipvair]

Hey folks need some guidance. I have the dash out of my 65 corsa for new gauges and a refinish.

My question is on the finish. Did the glovebox and glovebox trim panel have the same wrinkle finish as the driver instrument panel?

Thank you in advance.


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[rfw66]

Thanks 66vairguy! That is so awesome! They would certainly be easier to repair if damaged.
Thanks for the education. Well appreciated!


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