i think i'm going to paint some of my interior components. i want to paint the black panel surrounding the radio/cdplayer but do i have to take the cdplayer out to remove this? i was hoping i didnt but i'm thinking that i have to
Unless you are planning on painting the radio bezel while it is in the car you have to take the stereo out. the 4 bolts holding the bezel on are behind the radio..
yep, you can get the tools to remove that radio just about anywhere...AutoZone etc. Not expensive and worth it.
be sure to get yourself some nice plastic prep soap and do a few coats from a good distance...light coats as this stuff will drip like mad. then clear it for extra shine and protection.
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The only thing I'll add to the fact that is says "no prep work" is that your natural oils from your fingers and any products used inside the vehicle may cause an oil spot where the paint may not adhere to.
The process you choose is up to you. This is just my 2cents.
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I wouldnt use that flat paint, but thats up to you. I originally did mine in a paint like that, and I hated it. Had to strip all the pieces back down. And I redid it with Dupont Sonic Blue metallic. Looks 300 times better than flat paint.
i'm not using flat paint its gloss white and it looks great so far. but anyways im painting the trim that surrounds the gauges right? well theres that little cubbyhole i removed so i could paint that easier. now how does it go back on? it seemed to be held on w/ some kind of adhesive. what should i use to stick it back in? epoxy?
so i'm almost done painting the black trim around the gauges white. now how to get the nubs on the rubber shroud back onto the trim.....
i better not have to take the steering wheel off or that will be a big PITA for me
docinsano wrote: i better not have to take the steering wheel off or that will be a big PITA for me
Oh goodness no! No need to do that at all. That shroud is a pita, but ya, like Jonny mentioned, use a tool (flathead etc.) to help push them back into place. You'll get used to it once you've pulled that car interior apart enough. lol
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thanx chelly, BTW nice new av you got there
oh yeah as for as for taking the stereo out im gonna use some wire coathangers. ghetto tools, hell yeah!!!!!
Last edited on Sat Jul 10th, 2004 04:17 am by docinsano
just a question, but after i take the bezel out from around the stereo can i put the stereo back in? just wondering cuz i'll need my car while i get the stuff painted
I painted my interior pieces and it didnt take too long or that much effort, but make sure u use a clear coat after unless u want ur pieces to look all flat n nasty. wet sanding is also a good idea...
Sounds like things are coming along nicely.. are you finished? Have some pictures to share with us? I was originally going to paint my interior but they I got a nice carbon dash kit and covered it all up
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