Project 14 is an '87 F2, and as such has the "square" instrument package with a kind of dark, smoky blue color. This build is a mild custom and the blue (which I personally dislike) isn't going to work.
The instrument panel disassembles easily and the individual parts can then be dealt with. Shown here is a complete assembly and one in pieces.
The color change is easy; after a thorough cleaning I scuff the surfaces of the three nacelle pieces with a scotchbrite pad and spray them with a product from SEM called Trim Black, which is used for the black plastic trim pieces on cars, like fender surrounds and bumpers. This is a very durable matte finish and looks factory applied.
The instrument panel disassembles easily and the individual parts can then be dealt with. Shown here is a complete assembly and one in pieces.
The color change is easy; after a thorough cleaning I scuff the surfaces of the three nacelle pieces with a scotchbrite pad and spray them with a product from SEM called Trim Black, which is used for the black plastic trim pieces on cars, like fender surrounds and bumpers. This is a very durable matte finish and looks factory applied.
Next up is the instrument "glass," as Honda calls it, which is actually plastic, of course. Time and sun exposure tend to cloud its clarity — much like myself, come to think of it. I attack it with a few machine buffings with Novus plastic polishes and a final polish with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. I suspect a headlight polishing kit would work well also. Here, the left section has been massaged.
While it won't come crystal clear, the finished lens looks very good. Screw everything back together and mount it up.
While it won't come crystal clear, the finished lens looks very good. Screw everything back together and mount it up.
Oops, forgot the rubber cover for the trip meter button.
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