well it has been covered time and time again, and before ya say, yes i have serached and read through every freaking thread bout painted consoles, anywhos my question is to all whom hav painted dere console silver, wat brand of silver paint did you use and waht colour silver is it and where did you get it from...i hav been all over town today and couldnt find anywhere that had the silver that im after in large can...or do i only need a couple of the small 150g cans, as opposed to the 350g cans?

cheers
sean

i used roughly 2 350g cans for the console, air vents, door handles, scuff plates

make sure u use K&H wax and grease remover
then plastic primer
then paint
then clear coat

lots of light coats are better to acheive an even look and no drips

all available from autobarn

This is a mod I've always wanted to do but have been paranoid about breaking the clips that hold it all in place. Are there any step by step guides on the best way to remove the console, air con vents etc etc?

-- Horgz

This is a mod I've always wanted to do but have been paranoid about breaking the clips that hold it all in place. Are there any step by step guides on the best way to remove the console, air con vents etc etc?

-- Horgz
Thanks to Bain, yes there is (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18973)

the aicon vents should be only place to worry bout, in the workshop manual they use what look like 2 hooks to got into the vent, bascially make sure u use the same force on each side of the vent or u will break a clip like me

yer the freakin aircon vents.....cant get the ***** out..and i dun wanna pull to hard..

oh my goodness...i don't know how many times i've written a tute on how to do ur console.

Follow bain's tutorial, you will be fine.

1 tin or grease and wax remover (1L will last u a long time)
1 can of flexiprimer- this is a primer specially made for painting plastics
1 can of 350g spray can- colour of your choice. This lasted me entire console, instrument cluster outside surround, both air con vents and all 4 door handle surrounds

Surface Prep:

Begin by removing all the interior panels carefully. Follow bain's tutorial, you will be fine. After this, grab a rag, and clean all the panels thuroughly with the grease and wax remover. Ensure surface is free of dust, loose stuff and grease.

Now, you can sand the surface if you are really fussy and wear tight jeans. You're better off with a 2000grit wet/dry sand paper. If you have really bad imperfections, you could probably try a lower grit and work up to a finer one. Again, once your done, clean it with the grease/wax remover so there's no dust or loose parts on it.

Begin by spraying the panels with primer. Remember to follow the instructions on the can. Remember, it is better to do lots of thin coats than one big thick coat of primer. This ensures better coverage. Make sure it is dry (follow instructions). If you were really fussy, you could wet/dry sand this primer before you paint. I did about 5-7 coats of primer. Primer is very important in making sure the paint sticks to the panel especially in areas where u touch often...like door handle surrounds.

Now, we get to the painting part. Make sure you're in a warm-ish area, thats free of dust. Again, follow instructions on the can. Do a few light coats...and you can sand back the paint every once in a while with a fine grit wet/dry system. I did about 7+ coats on most areas.

Once you're finished, you should leave all the panels least overnight, or even 24 hours before refitting into your car. Best if you put them in a wam-ish place with no dust.

Since I used a colour called 'Metallic grey silver' I decided to grab a tub of wax and went over all the panels. I don't think it made much of a difference, but it made me feel all wamr and fuzzy inside.

I didn't do a clear coat, but if you want, you should probably very lightly sand the surface before you spray the clear coat. I'm not a fan of clear coat, becuse the high gloss surface is bound to piss you off when the sun shines onto it and reflects into your eyes.

I dont wear tight, leather jackets or pink shirts, so I didn't bother with sanding any of the surfaces, and clear coat. It turned out great. I did what was listed above, and its been over a year, still looks like it was painted yesterday. No chips, scratches or marks :cool:

Thanks to Bain, yes there is (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18973)

Woo! Nice one Bain and thanks cthulhu... I didn't see that when it was first posted. I know what I'm doing this weekend if the weather's nice 'n dry! :D

-- Horgz

Just get a TL one from the wreaker - its factory silver :)

well finally got round to paintin it....turned up pretty gud :D
piccy 1 (http://www.magdalene.woll.catholic.edu.au/home/sriley/car/s.jpg)
piccy 2 (http://www.magdalene.woll.catholic.edu.au/home/sriley/car/sss.jpg)

cheers
sean

I higly recommend that you pull the instrument cluster apart and spray around there as well - i reckon that looks a million bux!!

I dunno how many times i have posted interior photos of my car after I resprayed it!! haah

Horqz - if you have any issues - give me a holla mate!!

I higly recommend that you pull the instrument cluster apart and spray around there as well - i reckon that looks a million bux!!

I dunno how many times i have posted interior photos of my car after I resprayed it!! haah

Horqz - if you have any issues - give me a holla mate!!

im gettin those el guages.....so im not sure bout the silver against the white....wat ya reccon?

See for yourself ;)

lol sean...your interior is looking more and more similar to mine

silver console
silver door handle surrounds
silver side air con vents
silver electric mirror control surround
fluffy door trims
modded gearshifter

yeah, do spray your cluster surround. look for the thread i created...it says how to do it there.

lol sean...your interior is looking more and more similar to mine

silver console
silver door handle surrounds
silver side air con vents
silver electric mirror control surround
fluffy door trims
modded gearshifter

yeah, do spray your cluster surround. look for the thread i created...it says how to do it there.
:bowrofl: ...yes eek im goin for the 'eek'd look'
just gotta stick some led spotlights in and bingo!

im gonna wait till i get my el guages before i paint the cluster surround....c how it look againts the black

:bowrofl: ...yes eek im goin for the 'eek'd look'
just gotta stick some led spotlights in and bingo!

im gonna wait till i get my el guages before i paint the cluster surround....c how it look againts the black

personally i reckon EL gauges doin't look good with silver sprayed cluster surround, coz it's too bright.

black dial faces with silver surround is the best i reckon :P

.....is that ....shagpile on ur door trim??

COOL :D :D :D

.....is that ....shagpile on ur door trim??

COOL :D :D :D

indeed it is :D