Interior Paint Options

[Theyellowdart084]

yo guys,

I had some free time so i decided to paint some of my interior pieces.....most of it is done but im doing a few pieces over.....i have a black/tan interior and im painting my pieces a dark red pearl. I will post pics asap.......


does anyone know how to pop off the passenger side air vent?!

[Senzay]

hey guy,

I had the same problem some weeks ago...it´s pretty difficult to pop off the side air vent at the passengers side because of those plastic clips which are supposed to snap in!

It took me about an hour to pop it off!

well, I think it would be easier to get it done, if you ´d remove the glove box first...lie under the vent and you will see the clips!Try to lever it by using a screwdriver or something like that...perhaps you will need someone pulling it out while you are lying under the vent!;-)

Unfortunately, while pulling it out, the two plastic clips got broken!
But it doesn´t matter, if it brakes...it won´t make any problems when you put it in again!

By the way, post some pics when you got it done! ;-)
Here is one of my interior!

[Senzay]

sorry, it didn´t work to post a pic!

[946thGenGT]

hey guy,

I had the same problem some weeks ago...it´s pretty difficult to pop off the side air vent at the passengers side because of those plastic clips which are supposed to snap in!

It took me about an hour to pop it off!

well, I think it would be easier to get it done, if you ´d remove the glove box first...lie under the vent and you will see the clips!Try to lever it by using a screwdriver or something like that...perhaps you will need someone pulling it out while you are lying under the vent!;-)

Unfortunately, while pulling it out, the two plastic clips got broken!
But it doesn´t matter, if it brakes...it won´t make any problems when you put it in again!

By the way, post some pics when you got it done! ;-)
Here is one of my interior!
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Yeah, I had the same problem as well. I busted a couple of the clips taking it out but it really made no difference when putting it back in. It's still secure in there. I think the clips I busted were on the bottom, so all the other clips still hold it in good.

[Theyellowdart084]

Cool sounds great guys......I will definatly do that once i feel better ( just had surgery for ahernia....ouch) i will post pics asap.....


btw....im kinda newbie....how do you post the pics?

[dustin15brown]

So any progress on the pics? I can't wait to see, i'm sure it looks great!!

[Theyellowdart084]

i dont know how to post?! i have them.....ahhh im such a newbie can anyone help??

[Theyellowdart084]

Hey guys....ok i hope this works, im still kinda a noobie so i apoligize if they are too big or for any other problems........my car is crazy dirty on the outside so dont mind that and i still have to finish that right side vent once i have healed from my surgery.....enjoy!!


lemme know what you guys think!


Xbox/ Interior Pics

[Theyellowdart084]

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[Theyellowdart084]

this pic is much clearer.....

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

very nice...lov the color..wat color is that..

[Theyellowdart084]

duplicor......toyota med. red pearl.....i got it at wallmart

[Akimbo]

That's a nice red. I don't like bright stuff. Mine's dark green.

[Theyellowdart084]

Thanks....yea im a fan of green and black too, i have some green neons under my seats to match the gauges and stuff......hey was it hard to smoke your tail lights?
i looks freakin awsome!!

[C3L1CA]

Looks good, almost like mine

[flipside97LTD]

Looks good. I like the color as well

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

ok ok im just wondering..hmm how do i remove my old paint out my interior...anybody know..and how am i gonan paint over it again..any help asap will do...i goanna go walmark sooon to get paint to redo my interior...

[creis]

Looks good, I tried to paint mine earlyer today but it was just too cold, the paint would not work.

and. Nice color choice, works with the car very good.

[Akimbo]

no smoking is really easy. just requires patience, vht niteshades and a steadyhand. its cake, dont worry. thanks

[shid]

Looks nice. Whats with the xbox?

[Theyellowdart084]

I just modded it, and put some 3mm LEDs in it....so i figured i might as well paint it.......i used kyrlon fusion and its amazing......if anyone is going to paint plastic definatly see if they have they color you want, it didnt need to be sanded or primed because its specialy made for plastic.....


yea im a nerd....

[SinisterWhisper]

wow that makes me want to do mine now but sadly its raining today and I work tomorrow . Quick question I want to make all my stuff look smooth and glossy so should I sand it and then after I paint use a a few clear coats?

[Theyellowdart084]

yea thats what i did....make sure you uses liek 220 or higher grit sandpaper and spray in a light coats.....then when your ready for clear coat just do a few light coats and it should look pretty sweet!

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

i got my interior paint white and i wanna change it to a diff color...can anybody can tell me how i can remove the old paint on the interior ...that would be alot help full...please sombody help

[Theyellowdart084]

try sanding or maybe a paint thinner? i think if you sand it you should be able to paint right over it

This post has been edited by Theyellowdart084: Jan 1, 2005 - 9:33 PM

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

any kind of sandpaper??thanks for the answer

[Theyellowdart084]

the regular 3m should be fine....i just bought some more at wallmart for like 3 bucks......just make sure you get the right kind of grit size (lower grits are good if you are trying to completely wipe off paint and higher grits are good for finishing touches)

[playr158]

YO you missed vents dude
the 2 or three on the top of the dash,
the one closest to the windshield.
the one above the driver side left vent..
and possibly the one above the passengerside botom vent if there is one there

[shid]

YO you missed vents dude
the 2 or three on the top of the dash,
the one closest to the windshield.
the one above the driver side left vent..
and possibly the one above the passengerside botom vent if there is one there
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I'd miss those on purpose. It looks weird..

[Theyellowdart084]

yea im still debating on those......i think im going to definalty do the passenger vent and the other driver vent.....i just need to find some more paint the same shade

[D4W5]

just do it dude,its diff to standard interia aint it,just do it and if it look poo,take it off,just lets see it first,cheeky!

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

i try sandin down my parts today..and im not gettin anyway with it..still stuck on the same freak part..been lik 30 mins now..and i aint the type of guy who want do sit there and sand sand..is there anyway i can hmmm paint over my old interiour paint..on the parts...if sooo..can sombody telll me wat to do..is it the same method..lik acohol and paint then sand it down soo it look clean....then loght clear coat soo it be shoney...any help rite now will do...thanks in advance

[flipside97LTD]

There's no reason to sand all the paint off the pieces. You just need to scuff up your parts with sandpaper and repaint over the existing paint and yes, then it's the same process as before. You should have all the pieces sanded in less than 30 minutes.

[Theyellowdart084]

this is true....and if you are painting plastic there is a special paint called krylon fusion, its amasing no sanding or priming but there color selection is limitied......i used it on my xbox without priming or sanding......also try to find special adhesive sprys (ex: bulldog) they have them in the wall mart auto section and it helped me when i tryed to get the paint on the plastic......just a thought

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

ok..let me continue sandin and by tommrrow i can be painting.thanks for the help guys and TI [ helpin me on aim]..

[Theyellowdart084]

No problem dude.....noobies need to help other noobies!!

let us know how everything goes for you....i will post a final pic of mine, im doing some light sanding to make sure everything is perfectly even and there is still that one little vent i need to do....


plus your from the best state there is....NJ represent!

This post has been edited by Theyellowdart084: Jan 3, 2005 - 9:20 AM

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

alrite i will post picture when im done

This post has been edited by XxAxnCelica95xX: Jan 23, 2005 - 6:28 PM

[XxAxnCelica95xX]

it was snowin today sooo i decided to take some picture..the interior was white b4 but now it is red...i just put in a new shift knob ..the stock one look kinda plain to me soo i put in a diff one ...


Interior

Front View In Snow

[lagos]

the thing that worries me about painting mine, is that most of the interriors ive seen end up having that "painted" look to them. i think i may take my pieces off and take them to a pro or go with a dash kit.

[Theyellowdart084]

see, if you dont wanna paint then definatly use a pro shop.....i think dash kits are ugly....my friend has one for his toyota and it just looks wierd.....its pretty much just a thick sticker