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Here are some pics of my painted interior. The car is dirty in the pics since I actually painted a few weeks back but just got around to taking pictures. I have been neglecting her for a few weeks, need to clean her up.
The interior isn't finished so once I get everything I want it should look like it has a blue theme going on. Right now it looks like I am halfway done with a blue theme... [img]smile.gif[/img]
As great as Krylon Fusion is the color selection isn't great (like 16 colors or something?). That is Krylon Fusion Patriotic Blue. It is a very close match to the Wheelskin (which I got at Afterthoughtsauto.com). It isn't a perfect match but close. It is very nearly a perfect match to the brake caliper paint. Hopefully I will be able to find seat covers and floor mats that match.
can u gimme the details of the process u took
I used ArmorAll on my car a lot so that has to come off before you paint with krylon fusion (probably any paint). Krylon Fusion and ArmorAll do not play nice with each other.
So to prepare the pieces I scrubbed the pieces with Simple Green and then rubbed them down with alcohol. To scrub them I used one of those Scots-Brite sponges that is a sponge on one side and a green scrubby thing on the other. The green scrubby thing was sort of like using sandpaper. So you could do that or just a high grit (like 400 or so) sandpaper (which I have seen other people recommend).
You don't want any armor all on the pieces at all so, if after you do this, you see any shiny spots just redo that spot. The part should look very dull when it is ready. Take a look at this pic and you will see that my ash tray cover is very dull (haven't put armor all back on it yet), this is what it should look like:
Then if there was anything on the piece that needed to be protected from getting painted I masked it with masking tape and then just painted according to the instructions on the can. I put about 4 thin coats on each piece and waited about 30 seconds in between each one.
I would say the key is just be patient and don't try to do all the pieces in one day. I did one or two pieces at a time. Also, wait 24 hours before you touch the pieces!! I know it is tempting to want to see what it is going to look like but be patient and wait the 24 hours. The piece is dry enought to pick up after 12 hours but the paint is still to soft to be re-installing the piece.
Also, the flip lid on the cd holder area did not take the krylon fusion well. The can says you can use it on vinyl but it just didn't take well and it is now dull. It is also a little sticky when the inside of the car is warm. I will have to redo that, then maybe try a clear coat or something.
Originally posted by WishIHad$$$: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Shirl: Very cool... I'd extend some of the blue to the outside of the car... maybe emblems or some striping?...
I agree. It looks like you did a pretty good job quality wise, but I don't think it really goes with the car at all. </font>[/QUOTE]Really??? I think it looks tits n balls. I love looking at his pics. They look so nice in shiny. Blue n gray go together well too. I can't wait to give it a shot. But in bright as yellow. White would get to dirty. FYI my car is being done is steelers colors.
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I'd extend some of the blue to the outside of the car... maybe emblems or some striping?...
I have the brake calipers painted the same color (if it isn't the exact color it is very very close). I originally thought that would link the outside of the car to the inside. It does somewhat although the brake calipers don't grab your attention enough to see them right away. It probably wouldn't hurt, as you suggest, to have something a little more noticeable to link the inside and outside of the car.
Id try to set that vinyl piece in the sun for a day. Keep moving it as the sun does.
Hmm, I wonder if that would work. The back of the can claims it bonds to vinyl. It bonded just fine to the shift knob although it did take it longer to dry on the shift knob (48 hours I believe) than it did on the plastic pieces.
SLP CAI, K&N, Whisper Lid, 180* thermo, manual fan switch, 3.42 gears, Auburn Pro LSD, Wester\'s PCM Tuning, TSP Rumbler, High Flow Cat. Best Time: 9.909@71.58 (1/8 mile)
Well I am glad you did your N E Ways.
Maybe that vinyl piece had sucked up more armorall like stuff in it then the plastic knob. That kind of stuff does penetrate well. Maybe a sun back will help dry it out. Like a dash board.
Though the colder weather might make it harder. I painted my car a few weeks ago and have the fender emblem off. Thinking about painting them on mine as they arnt on yet N E Ways.
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You have a newer car so outside parts arnt as easy to paint. You could do your spoiler but its not removable. Could do the mirrors but not sure as they kind of mold into the body.
Could get a shiny blue windshield shade sticker.
Blue wiper arms n blades. Blue washer nozzles.
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All - sorry but there seems to be some glitches from moving to a new Host - hopefully they will be fixed soon.
If needed you can email me...
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