We run into the problem of people that have the painting and upholstery all done and then decide their dash looks scruffy. Scroll down page to first pic (black 53 ford 4dr) at
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/coilover/ The painters plastic is about $15 at Home Depot and the aluminum foil is used to quickly cover all the irregular shaped stuff. Get a couple rolls of masking tape, allow a half day for masking, sand any areas needing it, clean, clean, and reclean, prime and paint. It will look factory and alot less time than removal.