2004 Toyota Tundra Factory Dash Mod - Tricks Of The Trade

Use 400-grit sandpaper to smooth out the dash, after letting it dry for three to four hours. Make sure the edges are blended into the factory piece to avoid seeing a line.

After sanding, the dash must be masked to ready it for paint. We're painting the whole panel, so each button along with the areas around the HVAC controls and clock must be masked very carefully. Taking time on this step will assure a nice finish with no overspray.

SEM satin black flexible paint is used to match the factory dash finish perfectly. I usually spray on two medium coats and then allow the dash to dry fully. Lightly rub down the dash with 0000 steel wool, apply two more light coats and you're done. Be sure to remove any dust or steel wool particles on the dash with a tack cloth.

The dash can now be re-assembled and installed in the truck. This finished shot shows how well the dash integrates - most people think it's a stock screen.