Painted my Center Console

[KSpride]

OK, So I actually did this like 2 weeks ago. But, I am now posting the pics. I am not completely done just wanted to show what I have done so far. So here goes.

I painted the inner console to match the exterior.

Let me know what you all think.........

 

[Chew_12]

It looks good. The only places where i can tell that you painted is in the cup holders. Im guessing you took it all out and painted it seperate right?

 

[jssong]

you shoudl paint the speedo tack dash part also.. looks good.. and the color coded swithces must make it easier to memorize which is for what

 

[KSpride]

speedo/tach dash

I am planning on painting that when I get my reverse indiglo gauges in. Yeah I am planning on filling the cup holders with some suede stuff that I got. Just havent dont it yet. Then you would be able to tell it was painted. And the reason you can tell is cus I couldnt sand that part for sh$%. So the dremel left lil marks.. LOL

 

[IAmTodd]

Looks awsome!! Where did you get the paint at, and what was the process for prepping and such?

 

[AintNoFantasy]

looks really good, blends in well!

 

[Slick]

looks good!

 

[KSpride]

IamTodd: I got the paint here in Az at a local auto paint store. I just used a gloss spraypaint. For the prepping. I found out (after I did the first couple of pieces), that the easiest way to prep it is to use a knife and just peel the black coat that is already on there off. I found the easiest way to get it started was to paint it and let it bubble. Once it bubbled I used a knife and peeled it like a potato. Then I prepped it with some plastic prep. Then put on a few coats of paint and finishing it with a couple clear coats.

Everyone else: Thanks for the compliments. I am not completely done as I still have some stuff to do to it. Once it it completely done, I'll show the rest of the pics.

 

[Black Magic]

That looks great! I was thinking of doing the same thing. But it only looks good with a different body colors. With Black it just looks like a stock. So I am still thinking of CF.

 

[KSpride]

you could make it GLOSSY... so it shines like crazy. Just an idea.

 

[CarFreak146]

That looks really good man. Great Idea.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Looks really good man!! I wouldn't personally do this to my car though. Good job!!!

 

[KSpride]

Well the center piece is finished

WEll I finally finsihed with the center piece. I put a suede texture in the cupholders to cover up the mess that I made with my dremel and it worked wonders. Check it out.

Let me know what you think. Good or Bad.....

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Oh man...looks very very sweet!!! Good job!!

 

[bigtigexplorer]

See I come up with a good idea once and a while.


We can't diss the $8 flogger anymore, looks too good

 

[Gonzo]

I prefer black, but good job. Looks real nice. How did you get the felt texture in the cupholders? Is there some kind of rattle-can stuff I could get? On a side note, I herculined the underside of the two pieces of the console. It helped get rid of a lot of rattles/squeaks.

 

[KSpride]

how to do it

Well I went online and found this stuff at


Suede Flocker

Now if you order it.. you will need to get the suede material and the $7.75 flocker. All it basically is, is 2 cardboard tubes that go together and has a hole in one end. I'll try to post some pics up later. And you apply this adhesive and just spray the stuff on there... I was surprised how nice it turned out.

 

[mohog]

i think it looks fantastic, i would have to go with some dark color, but thats me

 

[CarFreak146]

Turned out awesome man, GREEAT IDEA

Now go celebreate your accomplishment

 

[Bill Kemp]

Looks really good and now your pop cans wont rattle. Good idea....