I use SEM texture coating before the 'dye'. It does a really good job with the right touch applied, and a couple of coats. Not exactly factory but for less than $1000.+ for dash reproductions its pretty darn good. I have never been to a Concours show that allows cars as new as mine (77) so I dont really care, and if someone were to point it out, well I guess I wouldn't care about that either!
I believe most of the SEM stuff is called a 'dye' but it works just like a spray paint, im sure its formulated different than the average can of rustoleum.
Also, I get mine from my local auto parts store. If they dont have the colour I need they can get it in a couple of days. I pay about $12-$14 a can which is a lot cheaper than mail order stuff.
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