center console

[dmathews]

So I was wanting to see some pic of people who have painted their center consoles and bezels in there exploreres. I have done mine and looks ok but want it better. Also if u wouldnt care to share how you all went about doing your painting to get it to shine and to get it smooth, mine feels a little ruff,

http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu45/davidkmathews/l_a82567f4547c431a871dfaa080b4421f.jpg

I was wanting it to turn out something like this
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=98

thanks

 

[Ryon40]

I havent done it but I would imagine after painting, spray on some clearcoat, then wetsand with some 1000 or 1500 grit sandpaper.

 

[BrianDye]

Check out my 95's thread, im doing it all black, you just gotta use the right spray paint, and make sure you prep good....

I use a sh*tload of rubbing alcohol and scrub the pieces with a rough towel, and then when theyre dry i do 2-3 coats of paint, wait til those are dry then 2-3 coats of clear top coat they come out great check out my thread for pics

 

[red.EDDIE.4x4]

To get the paint smooth and shiny you need to color sand it like ryon said. use 1500 grit or so and lots of water. You can also use a medium or fine cut polish to get even more shine after sanding. Depends on the paint you used as well...

 

[BrianDye]

I didnt sand anything besides the radio bezel because I wanted it to look stock

(painted whole interior black)