Hoping to gain some ideas and insight into painted interiors. I'm not new to the task, my 86 GT has been converted to black very successfully (easiest color to do, of course) for all but the headliner and sunvisors, which are on hold until I swap out the solid roof for a sunroof.
I had long held off on customizing my 87 GT, which has been kept original except for the Pontiac monsoon radio. Now I am at a crossroads, I am going to pull the dash to properly install the performance sound system I have laying around for it. So I will have the dash out and if it ever gets painted, now is the time.
I have a pretty good idea of what I want to do, but I want to see others' ideas because the black interior was simply "cover it all!" Now, however, I am choosing a different color that will most assuredly look hideous if it all matched. Basically I am going to leave some things the factory color to help add some contrast and complexion.
All pictures and ideas are welcome, but I want emphasis on efforts that show you pulled the dash, rather than those who paint random bezels the body color. I see this a lot, and it's not what I am trying to achieve.
Post away! Hopefully I will add my own finished result soon.
Why are you pulling the dash to put in the performance sound? That's not required.
To access the clips that the wiring is supposed to run through, basically. Overkill, but it only takes me about 20 minutes to pull a dash and gives me a chance to clear any rodent debris.
I'm also going to put in a nicer dash than what I have in there now.
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Probably not what you are looking for, but I painted the dash, door panels, gauge clusters and HVAC surround... back to stock. I still need to do the A & B-pillars and head liner (fierostore ABS one).
Prep is more important on interior than on body. Everyplace, down into the grain and nooks and crannies, HAS to be cleaned, dewaxed, washed exceptionally well. Then use the RIGHT paint products, some require a prewash chemical that opens the pores on the vinyl . Follow the manufacturer instructions. For best wear like on seat areas, finish with a clear topcoat. SEM is great, Ive even used it for cloth headliners. I did the interior of one of my Mercedes SLs that was their imitation leather and it held up well on dash, doors and seats for years as a d aily driver.
Just trying to get an idea of how many SEM aerosol (rattle) cans of one color it would take to do both seats, both inner door skins (assuming they where all vinyl with no carpet) steering wheel, firewall and headliner? I have to special order my color ahead of time because they don't sell it retail and I would rather not guess if someone has a handle on the amount of cans it would take.
I really want to repaint my 86 2 tone tan interior, however I contacted the FS and they responded by telling me they are no longer ordering the interior paints and sent me 2 different brown swatches of what they have left neither of which is the color I need which is the lighter tan. Anyone have any suggestions of something from SEM that is close or am I at the point where I have to find a custom mix myself or go to a different color?
I had painted my interior and I used the vinyl paint that I purchased at an auto parts store. I did not car for the darker color of the tan interior as it was way too close to olive drab for me. The I matched the Camel Tan and it lasted for many years without peeling but the surface preparation is the most important part.
Bump to see how your interior is shaping up John. I am curious to see what you come up with.
I am planning on doing only the vinyl areas of my interior but they will all be one color. I will be using SEM Color Coat or Marine Vinyl Coat. Still haven't decided yet. My plan is to use SEM Soap (39362) and SEM Vinyl Prep (38343) before I apply the color. I do not plan on using any clear coat.
I wouldn't have had to redo my interior if my new LED interior lights weren't so bright .
No interior updates for me so far, as I've decided to paint the car black first, instead. My ideas for the interior remain, and I hope it'll be a unique knockout for a fiero. Glad to hear the blinding LED's are working for ya!
No interior updates for me so far, as I've decided to paint the car black first, instead. My ideas for the interior remain, and I hope it'll be a unique knockout for a fiero. Glad to hear the blinding LED's are working for ya!
Well I am looking forward to seeing what you have in mind. Give me some ideas man!
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