thanks, modshack.
370zsteve- thanks...yah, i caught the modshack bug.
i decided not to paint it thinking the paint might transfer to the dash material...also the EZ felt was a bit too thick to be used as cusion so i sanded down the bracket surface with 2000grit and made it as smooth as possible without making it polished shiny...
i had a little gap due to the bracket so made a little gasket on the door side...
and the hatch opening side...
no gap.
very smooth...
thanks again modshack!