With the dash pad off, pull up and out on the bottom of the air bag panel and just let it hang there. Follow the white braided straps to the top of the dash, there will be a rod with a 90 degree bend, undo the two bolts holding that down and wiggle it out of the white straps. The air bag panel will now come off, be sure to take note of how the white straps are routed from the panel to the rod.

 

Your body shop guy is full of cr*p if you don't mind my brutal honesty. Look at the other colors available- they are all painted (as opposed to the patina - which is the WORST opton available IMHO - had iton my car too.

If you want to do this you have to take your time. USE PRIMER!!! And put on as many coats of clear as possible! I did it in my living room (bad idea) and rushed a bit. luckily I have a spare set of door panels to do it again on' (chippage happened on the panels, not the dash).

it isa real fun project but it really does take patience....

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So true! I tried it myself not once, but twice before going the professional route. I realized I am just not patient enough to deal with the project.

For someone looking to DIY, I would recommend:

-Sand smooth with like 600grit
-Primer
-Wetsand
-Primer
-Adhesive Promoter (not really necessary, but if you want it)
-Color Coat 1
-Wet Sand 1000 Grit
-Color Coat 2
-Wet Sand 2000 Grit
-Color Coat 3
-Let it sit for a few hours
-Clear Coat 1
-Wet Sand 2000 Grit
-Clear Coat 2
-Wet Sand 2000 Grit
-Clear Coat 3
-Let sit for a few days to let the clear cure (the more days the better)
-Wet Sand 2000 Grit
-Rub with a compound of your choice
-Polish with Meguiars #80 (No more swirls!)

 

yo that red and black interior is sickkkk...wud go perfect with my whole red and black theme!! i need to get to work lol

 

Still its a lot of work! Take it to the shop and have a pro do it hahah Dont be like me and learn the hard way.