Budget interior tips and ideas

Redoing my dash now. Dash pad was the cheapest part I've bought ( for what it is). Took out instrument panel, glove box door and now going to take out center part for painting. Thankfully the wood grain look is still ok. A LOT of masking, satin black, metallic . Followed metallic with polyurethane so it will take more abuse. Not looking too bad for a rookie dog.
Have found felt tip paint pens useful for touch up, followed by rubbing with purple metal polish after paint is completely cured to help it blend in.