So what paint to use?? - Diesel Forum

taxmame · 08-06-2007, 09:06 AM

Just got my gages and the pod is black plastic. The interior of my truck is two tone gray from the '02 model year and I want to paint the pod the light grey to match the factory look.

So what color and brand of paint matches my interior?? I know I have seen it somewhere on this forum, but I cant seem to find it...

Thanks!!

NCHornet · 08-06-2007, 09:11 AM

call Ken at www.kensperformancesolutions.com he has all the colors for your truck. I just bought a can for my truck because somebody gouged the ashtray door and the paint matched perfect. Tell him Kevin said hello.

doddlebug · 08-06-2007, 09:17 AM

i would suggest interior paint can be found at most part stores the cap is pretty close to the color. or u can go to the local auto paint store and get the dye.

dblamp · 08-06-2007, 11:11 AM

http://www.dieselmanor.com/dm_products/sm_paint.asp
Mine was Med Flint. Look at the interior color code on the sticker on the driver's side door of your truck to find the exact match.

sarnall2 · 08-06-2007, 11:24 AM

Call Dennis @ ITP. he will hook you up with you color in a can! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]

taxmame · 08-06-2007, 12:27 PM

and on the gage note... which manifold is the best to mount the pyrometer probe in? Best place for the tranny temp??

JimTJr · 08-06-2007, 03:22 PM

Mine is that color gray too, I found a perfect match at O'Rileys, it was "Dupli-Color" Vinyl and Fabric paint, HVP109 Medium Gray.
VERY GOOD MATCH, I had it on two different pods, the 3 gauge, I sold to one of my fellow SLAPS members, (already matching his truck!) And my 4 gauge pod in there now.

dblamp · 08-06-2007, 03:32 PM

Here is Diesel Manor's installation instructions:
http://www.dieselmanor.com/diy/PSD3-...73gauge-p1.htm
I installed my gauges this weekend along with my DP tuner and BTS valve body (WOW what a difference [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]), it explains everything in good detail.

JimTJr · 08-06-2007, 03:32 PM

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and on the gage note... which manifold is the best to mount the pyrometer probe in? Best place for the tranny temp??

[/ QUOTE ] Most go into the passenger side manifold, the most room there at the "Elbow" where it joins the UP-Pipes.
Tranny is easy, on the front corner of the pan drivers side just above the pan there is a NPT plug, remove that, install the sender, and run wires. DONE

Some of the senders may be too long? I have never seen it, but had heard of this, mine was no problem.

ponyboychris · 08-06-2007, 06:42 PM

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"Dupli-Color" Vinyl and Fabric paint, HVP109 Medium Gray.

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That's what I used. Matched perfectly.

TrailerHauler · 08-07-2007, 10:14 PM

I'm putting guages in soon, where do you put the sender on a 6spd. manual trans. I looked under my truck the other day and found a plug in the same general spot as discribed above on the automagic trans. but the plug is to be romoved with a 3/8 inch ratchet and looks like it has a purpose. There's no test port or anything [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] If someone know where to put the sender on a manual please let me know

TrailerHauler · 08-07-2007, 10:32 PM

And where is best place to get guages?

JimTJr · 08-07-2007, 11:23 PM

Most any sponsor sells them, in some sets, shop around, they will "Price match" too most times.
I got mine at www.Egauges.com who is also a sponsor on here.

sarnall2 · 08-08-2007, 09:38 AM

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And where is best place to get guages?

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I used/use This Cat here on Ebay to buy my C2 full sweep gauges from. He carries Autometer. Fast delivery and the gauges are brand new [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]

**David Murphy** · 08-08-2007, 10:04 AM

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And where is best place to get guages?

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Well, us - of course [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]