We just put a metallic black on with 2 coats of clear lacquer....extreme close up makes it look dusty.... Looks a lot nicer than that column shift crud..........You can see in the background the reason why we converted this thing........Custom fabricated Hurst auto stick....looks like the 4 speed, but without the "hump"..........Dash is all apart getting an ALSA Chrome finish with real Cherry Wood veneer and black detailing.......Custom Cherry grips are sittin' on the pistol........We're gonna post a detailed thread on the Hurst auto conversion, and another on the dash panel refinishing. 8)