Finished painting my consol..
please exuse the terrible photo quality.....(camera phone)
plenty more interior changes on the way... downlights are next....
it took a long time to tape up the cup holders so no paint bled in....
also you cant see but i accidently sanded back the ciggarette lighter port so i buffed it up to a shiney aluminium finish....looks trick as!

i want to paint the thumb button on the shifter.. but i cant seem to remove it... any help?


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Hey Mate,

Looks good although why didnt you paint the top surround of the air con?? looks out of place so i would be painting that as well as the cluster surround!!

Hey Mate,

Looks good although why didnt you paint the top surround of the air con?? looks out of place so i would be painting that as well as the cluster surround!!

i photoshoped the whole inside of the car before i started painting and i really dont think it looks good with any more panels painted... i want it to look factory and neat.. not custom....and too much white is off putting and throws the interior out of proportion, also the top of the air con is a glossy black and it blends well with the glossy white

im now after some WHITE DIALSS

i probably wouldn't paint the shifter button as it is a high wear area and the paint will likely come off in no time at all.

i probably wouldn't paint the shifter button as it is a high wear area and the paint will likely come off in no time at all.

yeah correct... what about a powder coat???? i know its only small as but it would really break it up

loooks good mate, well done with it, how long does it take for each coat to dry???i have had a variety of answers, 2 hours, 1 day, few days etc...i have to agree the top piece where the computer is, looks out of place.

loooks good mate, well done with it, how long does it take for each coat to dry???i have had a variety of answers, 2 hours, 1 day, few days etc...i have to agree the top piece where the computer is, looks out of place.

to be honest.. as long as you dont touch it....keep it in the warmth (element heater)dont let dust get to it....and your able to put another coat within 2-3 hours...... and i was putting on some pretty thick coats....( make sure the heater doesnt cook your paint work, it happend on my first attempt, making me sand it all back)


you can do it the long way and wait for each coat to dry individualy its kinda risky cause being cheap paint it doesnt stick to itself.....personaly i think its better to do most of the coats first then leave it in the warmth (preferably sun) for like 2 days....then clear coat it....about 3 times..... leave it for another day or 2

and

SHIZAM.. you have a very shiny finish...

cheap but effective job..... fusion man inspired me....

Finished painting my consol..
please exuse the terrible photo quality.....(camera phone)
plenty more interior changes on the way... downlights are next....
it took a long time to tape up the cup holders so no paint bled in....
also you cant see but i accidently sanded back the ciggarette lighter port so i buffed it up to a shiney aluminium finish....looks trick as!

i want to paint the thumb button on the shifter.. but i cant seem to remove it... any help?

it clips in ...use a thin screwdriver to lift it up

shes all done dude, looks good are u going to finish the top and did u do the right hand vent ????

looks the seckks!

i have same car as u, and i wanna go in your direction, black rims and a white console....im thinkin of breaking mine up a tad more though...but it looks sweet.!

looks awesum i would love to do this to my car soon

yeah correct... what about a powder coat???? i know its only small as but it would really break it up
i know what you mean, maybe you could remove the button and have the shifter trimmed in white vinyl or something. just an idea.

Looks really good

but need to paint the to section then would look pimp

correct me if im wrong but isnt the HAZARD light button to the left of the fan controls, it looks white there, hav u painted over the button, and if so was it on purpose or accidently done?
looks great too, a mate of mine has a white TF, and wants to do the same thing, just need to choose a colour, these pics of urs ill pass onto him

hey nice one was doing the exact same to my magna except stopped when it turned to an awful yellowy white colour. i gave mine 3 coats of white and 2 clear it was only when i startedthe claer coat did the colour turn out like ****e. how did you prep it and did you use clear coat if so what brands?? i just used australian export stuff from the local supercheap

correct me if im wrong but isnt the HAZARD light button to the left of the fan controls, it looks white there, hav u painted over the button, and if so was it on purpose or accidently done?
looks great too, a mate of mine has a white TF, and wants to do the same thing, just need to choose a colour, these pics of urs ill pass onto him

yes your completely right.. i tryed everything to get the button out but i couldnt so i just sanded it back a little.. and then found out that the whole button is red....
sooooo my plan is to eventually take it off and sand it back to BRIGHT RED......

you know like in the movies "dont bush the big red button" lol... something to exite the passengers about.. hahaha

hey nice one was doing the exact same to my magna except stopped when it turned to an awful yellowy white colour. i gave mine 3 coats of white and 2 clear it was only when i startedthe claer coat did the colour turn out like ****e. how did you prep it and did you use clear coat if so what brands?? i just used australian export stuff from the local supercheap

i dunno what it is but i think it has something to do with the plastic our cars have....

my dash went perfect white... but the section with the (dimisters, heater, ashtray) went a little creamy coloured so just as i was about to finish up so what i did was...

-i just clear coated it,
-sanded it up a bit,
-then put 1 layer of white,
-then clear coated 3 times to seal the deal.....

it still had the tinyest tinge of yellow in it but THAT PERFECT for me... my body colour is MAWSON white.... so it matches the exterior

in regards to the paint i used....
$9.95 Spray Pack Gloss white (HOME hardware)
$9.95 Auto Spray Clear coat (HOME hardware)

nothing special man... but if ya wanna look really pro... sand it back, with no major abrasions/groves and drop it into your preffered car sprayer, get them to just wack a coat of 2pac over it next time they have to repair a white car.....MUCH NICER FINISH... SHINEY AS.....and ROCK SOLID....about $30 bucks

give it a try

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if i was patient i would have done that

sorry but yuck :\ major colour clash happening there, very out of place. all to their own tho

sorry but yuck :\ major colour clash happening there, very out of place. all to their own tho


WHAAAAA black and white.. they are the most UN CLASHY COLOURs..chessboard.. oh well....every 1 has their own opinion....sorry m8.... im loven it...and so do the ladys... lol

mmmmmmmmmmm

looks like a nice finish looks pro

BUT

too white lol

would have gone a more lighter colour. had silver at one stage. was thinking bout doing white but didnt want something that brightish insie the car lol

mmmmmmmmmmm

looks like a nice finish looks pro

BUT

too white lol

would have gone a more lighter colour. had silver at one stage. was thinking bout doing white but didnt want something that brightish insie the car lol

there is always room for improvment..... white looks great in the car.. not on a phone camera.. lol....and BRIGHT is it ever.... too bright...... the sun loves refelecting off it... get's anoing but hey... if i want another colour... thats were a whole new dash comes into the picture.... WRECKERS.. lol

hows the ride treatin ya...
i really opened it up on the way back from melb last night......GREAT DRIVE....quck trip home

lol now now be safe on the roads during this wet season :P

lol now now be safe on the roads during this wet season :P

yes i was being very cautious... every 20 KMs in the Windys i would stop and just put my hand on the road.. feel the temp....
and she was WAYYYYYY above freezing point... it was cruizy....

wow i never realised how much traction larger rims and a lower, stiffer suspension puts out...

YEah i wouldnt call it finished yet:P
Do the air con surrounds on either side and the bit on the top..
Also some Sports or VRX dials (The white ones?) Would look a treat.

']YEah i wouldnt call it finished yet:P
Do the air con surrounds on either side and the bit on the top..
Also some Sports or VRX dials (The white ones?) Would look a treat.
yeah i have to agree, the top air con surround looks a bit out of place, and definitely get some white vr-x dials, they should finish it off nicely. other than that, looks like you have done a good job of it :thumbsup:

DAm yas all.. ya conned me into it....top of the air con is now painted... wacked some nice green leds reflecting off the console.... looks mint.... thanks for the pointer

photo? =D

here yas go....top part is painted.....leds installed. i took some happy snaps this morning... cant really see the green led's near the ash tray.... but yes.... this interior looks nuts at night time
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you need to do the instrument cluster needles now, made it look professional an slick

you need to do the instrument cluster needles now, made it look professional an slick


yeah i planned on getting VR-x dials.... and green globes.....
unitl i came across

i was in doncaster AUTO BARN and i saw the MADDEST dash set.... it was all these digital pods. with a mirror face on it...when the car gets turned on the mirror goes transparent and guages light up............ LOOKS AMAZING....i need help on that installment...if it will fit...

looks stunning mate. the green LEDs look awesome too, would love to see them at night.

yes, things like this will get you a quick trip to the naughty chair. You dont want that now do you?

binzer: clear your pm box, its full! lol

binzer: clear your pm box, its full! lol
sorry mate..didnt realise.... fire away...

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binzer those leds look nice. did you just stik it on underneath or drill a hole and flush mounted it???

ia ctually like the white console now lol

it looks cool it sets it off , it makes the interior brighter
nice work man:D

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binzer those leds look nice. did you just stik it on underneath or drill a hole and flush mounted it???

ia ctually like the white console now lol

i bought 3 little Green leds. wired 2 at the back of the ciggy lighter.. and pulled them through then pushed the console in and it holds them there quite firmly..

and with the third led i wired it into the headlights and mounted it behind the mitsubishi badge on the grill.. LOOKS NUTS...gives the chrome badge a green halo around it.....
and surprisingly it doesnt look ricey

nice. post a night shot of both the front and the inside.

nice. post a night shot of both the front and the inside.

YEAH WILL DO. they will be fresh on here tomorow morning...

ALSO PLEASE EXUSE THE BINGLE ME AND TS'3.0 had lol.....

Ok, i've cleaned up the 30 childish argumentative posts.
In a perfect world everyone would get along, however if you don't, please keep it to PM and not start a public abuse session, everyone has their own opinions, remember to respect someones opinion - especially if you're asking for it!
If you have a gripe, please take it to PM.

You'll each get a 24 hour ban, I'm sure you'll live. The reason behind that is because neither of you stepped down and you both continued to flame in the public thread. If you continue to bicker in public threads you can have a permanent holiday.

Thread is re-opened, play nice kids :P

and, nice work on the dash btw :P

loving the dash. looks mint as and blows some fresh air into the cabin. top job!

Posting on behalf of Binzer some new piccies.


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phwoarrr...what can I say! the pics speak for themselves

looks good dude!!

better then when ash had them stupid el dials,

also looks 1millionX better with the top bit painted white too

nice, classy job, not in ur face or anything, well done :)

looks wicked dude! was thinkin of doing mine,dont know bout white but...

white on white. Looks rad, looks like a smooth paint job too

looks good dude!!

better then when ash had them stupid el dials,

also looks 1millionX better with the top bit painted white too

go munch on wang those EL dials looked the biz lol


ummmmm can i have my car back please? lol

go munch on wang those EL dials looked the biz lol


ummmmm can i have my car back please? lol

i've been waiting for you to say that

i have returned from being banished....lol..good to be back

thanks for the comments guys
im reall happy with how it turned out.... looks great in person lol..

for those who are thinking about doing it.. i totally recommend the colour coded to your body colour
not so much the darker cars.
but it is very effective. and is easily noticed by bypassers OUTSIDE the car.

since ive had this car.... 2 of my m8s have gone and bought magnas.....lol
and my house m8 is picking up a black TS today...YAY..

P.s this is only the begining of my mods... plenty more on the way....

go munch on wang those EL dials looked the biz lol


ummmmm can i have my car back please? lol

no worries man... clean trade... skyline for maggy.......then ill sell the skyline and by a VR-X :bowrofl: lol

looks much better in the more recent pics mate, i think the 1st pic was just a bad angle.. plus the top bit painted makes it not look so weird :) nice work!

now you just need to trim the interior with a bit of white to match :)

night shot looks fantastic! the hazard light is definitely a good touch!

yeah its deffinately looking HOT. nice work

night shot looks fantastic! the hazard light is definitely a good touch!

i have lead quite a few teeny bopper chicks to belelive that its a NOS button... hahahha it cracks me up......great conversation starter. lol