Dwight, The wrinkle finish paint is used commonly for instrument panels because it dulls reflections and glare. Any flat paint will work, so cosmetic considerations can determine color. The military generally used light grey tones to avoid visual confusion during violent maneuvers and long flights where fatigue was a problem. I don't know how the new "glass" cockpits are painted between the screens.
To strip the panel, you should remove the instruments, and take the panel out of the airplane. This sounds complicated, but just takes some time. When the panel is out of the a/c, you can do a really good job of stripping and refinishing it. The appeasrance of the new panel will justify all of your effort. Good luck! Don Cooley, N3571H, Sonoma, CA
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