Inferno Red Dashboard Centre Console Surround

[eklipsis]

wow that looks great i thought about doing mine because its starting to peel ..now this is on my to do list lol

[Scarlet_O_Cara]

MRK Group Ltd. - 2001-2005 PT Cruiser Radio Bezel Cover

[Hooligan]

Originally Posted by Scarlet_O_Cara

MRK Group Ltd. - 2001-2005 PT Cruiser Radio Bezel Cover

That is a very thin "mask" that fits over the console. If you take your time painting it you will have a great job and be able to give yourself a "Atta Boy"!!

[eklipsis]

any how to writeups? or prepping tips?

[Hooligan]

Originally Posted by eklipsis

any how to writeups? or prepping tips?

I'm sure Candyman or someone with more expertise will chime, but there was a posting a long time ago on the prep and the sanding. It took me 2 days to finish it properly. I first sanded it with 800 wet/dry (W/D) paper then sprayed the first coat, let dry, sand again w 600 W/D, spray again, sand w 800 W/D, sprayed 3rd coat, sand with 1000 W/D. Leaving it to thoroughly dry between coats. Oh I used "tacky" cloth to wipe each time before spraying. I then put 3 coats of clear coat lightly sanding between coats with 1000 W/D paper. I came out as smooth as a baby's bottom.

[YoungCruiserrr]

Originally Posted by Hooligan

I'm sure Candyman or someone with more expertise will chime, but there was a posting a long time ago on the prep and the sanding. It took me 2 days to finish it properly. I first sanded it with 800 wet/dry (W/D) paper then sprayed the first coat, let dry, sand again w 600 W/D, spray again, sand w 800 W/D, sprayed 3rd coat, sand with 1000 W/D. Leaving it to thoroughly dry between coats. Oh I used "tacky" cloth to wipe each time before spraying. I then put 3 coats of clear coat lightly sanding between coats with 1000 W/D paper. I came out as smooth as a baby's bottom.

I know Candyman did a write up on everything you can think of about detailing a car, not sure if that might be covered in there, anyways i know the thread is stickied to the top of the posts in that category. Here is my car. still need to repaint it this summer kinda broke it putting it in for a car show.



Here is a new/better picture from a real camera.

[CREWZIN]

Even the pewter colored centered dash look better finished off. They don't stand out as much as the colored ones but gives it a finished look.

[fastdel]

ive done mine now
in the end i used merc star silver and its a very good paint match
here is a link to the pic
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...R/DSCF0887.jpg

i even removed the dial surround so i could proply paint even around the controls

[ginuwine]

did you just tape off stuff you did not want painted or can you remove those parts?

[fastdel]

0n mine i totally removed everthing ever the black trim as it just sticks on
and i care fully removed the old sticky stuff and put on new double sided tape
and that how ive been able to get the insides around the dial silver as well
so i had no need to mask anything i just sprayed it all

to do this its best to heat the control dial trim with a hair dryer so it peals off easy