Hey Everyone,
Yep, I totally agree, if your not wanting to break the bank on it, I would look at doing it yourself. The only difference being, if you want a really close color match to the rest of your dash, I would try to find a local Paint Supply Store than supplies body shops in your area with paint, primers and body shop supplies first. Most have a computer equipped camera system much like many large Home Improvement Stores have gone too that can take a digital photo of your paint and give an exact formula, and then can mix up some acrylic Enamel in a spray paint can for around $15.00.
Biggest thing to keep in mind is you are going to need to do a lot of prep for a good outcome! That is where the money is when it comes to having it done professionally.
You have to make sure you sand everything extremely well, and smooth so the primer will adhere correctly and give a good surface for the paint to adhere correctly toor the paint will eventually peel and come off. I just painted my center, along with the rest of my dash, but did it in a professional paint booth at my friends body shop with $380.00 in paint alone with 2 coats of base silver, 3 coats of expensive candy tangerine pearl, and clear to match my outside color. This is an extreame example but here is a pic.
Cruiser Motorsport has a kit you can buy already painted for $185.00
They are updating their website but here is the info in the UK.
sales@cruise-motorsport.co.uk - 01592 659191
If you decide to try painting it yourself and have any questions or need a step by step, please let me know and I will walk you through it.
Go easy, and I will catch ya later.
Candyman