doogdog Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I was sick of the cheap two-tone silver dash trim pieces. I decided to paint them a satin black followed up with a satic clear. I used the Krylon Fusion Satin black with the regular Krylon Satin Crystal Clear. I sanded all the pieces and masked off the appropriate places (gear indicator, +, -, and ash tray trim). Im curious to see your thoughts, this is how it should have come from the factory. BTW, the knob you see on the right of the shifter is my bass control knob for my RF amp. http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTA0Mzg4MTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTA0Mzg4MjZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I was thinking of doing the same thing. I have some scratches in the silver due to moving some furniture. Thanks for the pics. Looks great. jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Damn! From that close-up, it looks like a really nice job! I like the muted look. Cool <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 That looks hot! If I had ANY paint skillz whatsoever, I'd stop and get some paint on the way home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogdog Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 It probably goes without saying but I removed all these pieces to paint them. If you decide to do this yourself leave at least a day for curing of the paint. I found out the hard way the first time around and rushed it. had to sand it down and do it over, I'm so impatient. The hardest part of the whole thing is the masking off the parts that need not be painted, if you have a MT this will be a breeze. Nothing that an exacto knife and some painter's tape can't fix for the AT crowd. Another tip is to hang these pieces to paint them, will make it much easier. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_low78 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I like. It seems this is pretty big overseas. I've seen those peices in all kinds of colors. I like them in chrome as well (but never my wheels!), but not enough to spend $300 US dollars on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 It probably goes without saying but I removed all these pieces to paint them. If you decide to do this yourself leave at least a day for curing of the paint. I found out the hard way the first time around and rushed it. had to sand it down and do it over, I'm so impatient. The hardest part of the whole thing is the masking off the parts that need not be painted, if you have a MT this will be a breeze. Nothing that an exacto knife and some painter's tape can't fix for the AT crowd. Another tip is to hang these pieces to paint them, will make it much easier. Rick Is the paint you used kind of "textured"? I'm not sure what the term is, but it has like a feel to it? If so, I'd be OK using paint like that- it's the glossy stuff that always winds up with runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 jedi, Just take your time, and also, paint the parts when they're cool to the touch (but definitely also not stone-cold! trust me, Ohio-winter painting is hard, too!). The trick to not getting runs is to not try to rush things and get "complete coverage" with just the very first coat. Smooth, even coats is what you're looking for, and if you need several coats in order to get proper coverage, that's just how much it'll take. Grab some scrap pieces of plastic and get in some practice. My other hobby as well as my DSM-days is what basically taught me -the hard way- how to properly spray-paint small automotive parts/trim. Like doogdog said, leave yourself PLENTY of time, a day, or even the entire weekend, is good to devote to these projects, if you want them done right. His other advice are right-on as well, and I'd encourage you to follow them. Hanging the pices helps tremendously, especially if you can get them to hang "freely" so that you can get a complete 360-degree rotation about them to insure all aspects are painted properly. Mind the "apply second coating" times on the bottle/canister, and follow them carefully. Also, always start off your spray streams *OFF* of your piece (so that any first "spurts" or "dribbles" will not land on your piece), and then move the spray over to the piece. Same for your ending stroke, go off the piece, and THEN stop. You'll do just fine - I've "seen" your mechanical skills here. Just take your time, and you'll do very well. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Thanks- I may have to do this before the summer ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakja1 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Ive done a lot of interior painting in my previous DSM as well and found that using a blowdryer in between light coats of paint helped cut down drying time,... When all the painting is done though, you really have to give it a few days for the paint to harden,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 *In Love* Looks Flipp'n Sweet.............great work *adds another project to the list* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFSDevil Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I did the same thing to my car. I want to convert the rest of the interior grey pieces to black and have highlights of another color which I am not sure of yet. Possibly red since i painted my calipers red and engine dress up stuff is also red. I will post pictures later..... 2002 Subaru Legacy L (Retired) 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakja1 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Im thinking of doing the side inserts in the door behind the inner door grab handle in grey suede,..That would be nice,...Not sure if I want to paint everything black, but its a step up compared to the dull grey color the side/shift trim is now,..Good job,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 tight job Rick. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I love it. Looks more Audi and less Nissan/ Subaru. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Yep -- bye bye 80s boombox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_b Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Nice Job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Looks good. I am too lazy to do that myself. Plus I would F it up. I can't even type half the time. Look at my jakced up posts and you will realize that. If I can't type I have no doubt I cant paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzymt Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Looks sharp. How's the scratch resistance on that paint though? It's not going to get effed up as quickly as the plastic before it will it? My center plastic piece around the shifter is all scratched to hell already. Dunno what I hit it with, but it looks aweful after only 6 mo's. [CENTER][URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18504"]Subaru Plug & Play Aux-in Mod[/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.jazzyengineering.com"]www.jazzyengineering.com[/URL][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahkil Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 What is the microphone for? Nice paintjob BTW. EDIT: TSI: What is your "other hobby"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakja1 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Looks sharp. How's the scratch resistance on that paint though? It's not going to get effed up as quickly as the plastic before it will it? My center plastic piece around the shifter is all scratched to hell already. Dunno what I hit it with, but it looks aweful after only 6 mo's. Using couple coats of clearcoat will help protect the color coat some and more scratch resistant,...Although, clearcoat gives the "shiny" appearance though and not give the "flat" color some are looking for,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogdog Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 What is the microphone for? Nice paintjob BTW. What is your "other hobby"? What microphone? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahkil Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 What microphone? Rick http://home.comcast.net/~locdogg/Car/frank.jpg I'm just being an ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 do you have a how to on taking off all the interior pieces? this is something i plan to do this winter when i have the garage. but i haven't figured out how to take all the parts off. also, i want to paint the interior door pieces as well. anyone know how those come off? Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 http://home.comcast.net/~locdogg/Car/frank.jpg Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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