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Dash fascia paint #1 This topic is about my 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Jerry Z Jerry Zezas Venice, FL, USA Sign in to contact 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2	Topic Creator (OP) Dec 3, 2025 04:11 AM Top Contributor Joined 3 years ago 76 Posts

I have the commonly chipped paint on my black dash fascia and am looking for the proper crinkle finish paint to either touch it up or respray it.

Any ideas?

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Re: Dash fascia paint #2
Jag-Nut William Unger Georgetown, SC, USA Sign in to contact 1969 Jaguar E-Type Coupe	Dec 10, 2025 08:35 AM Joined 4 years ago 59 Posts

You can find crinkle black spray paint at AutoZone, Advance Auto, etc. typically recommended for exhaust headers. Follow the directions and apply heavily to get a good, even crinkle.

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Re: Dash fascia paint #3
72jag Richard Lauderback Portland, OR, USA Sign in to contact	Dec 11, 2025 02:54 PM Joined 11 years ago 5 Posts

Hey Jerry,

I've had very good luck with Eastwood's Wrinkle paint. Directions are different from most rattle can paint. Two heavy coats and full wrinkle takes up to 12 hours to develop.

Richard

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Re: Dash fascia paint #4
hugomiller Hugo Miller Clermont, FL, USA Sign in to contact	Dec 17, 2025 10:19 AM Joined 8 years ago 88 Posts

I have always struggled to get an even finish with this VHT crinkle-finish.

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Re: Dash fascia paint #5
Jag-Nut William Unger Georgetown, SC, USA Sign in to contact 1969 Jaguar E-Type Coupe	Dec 17, 2025 02:08 PM Joined 4 years ago 59 Posts

Tim Suddard, Editor, in this month's issue of Classic Motorsport described his experience with VHT Wrinkle when refinishing the dash panel of his Elva. He was having problems until he set it out in the sun on a 95° day. Then it wrinkled up perfectly.

I have used it on my '69 E-type. It may take some practice, but the key is heavy, even application, heat (not necessarily a direct torch flame; small parts can go in the oven but don't tell your wife) and patience. It can always be reapplied if not perfect. Also, there are other brands out there.

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