Are 94+ interior plastics compatible with 93s? I was looking into the scratch resistant panels.

 

yes

 

Anyone know how much it would cost for a whole set?

 

bump yeah i would like to know where you can get the panels

 

i replaced my center console, my stereo console, my steering column, my meter hood, and my driver door side thing with the mirror switches and everything. Came out to be > $1300+ brand new w/ 20-30% off (since i was hooked up)

*note, these did not include push pins, clips, screws, etc.

 

everything in my 93 is a 94+ ..

even the a/c controls and doors, ..center tunnel.. gauge hood, seats, etc.. the only thing original is the dash, gauge cluster (but with brand new chrome ring surround) and the head liner.







removing the old a/c controls.. you can see the instrument hood is also off.

 

has anyone ever had sucess painting the interior plastics without it looking like garbage? Or using some type of restoration method?

 

I painted mine with duplicolor engine enamel (500 degree one) that is the "low gloss black" It is extremely close to an exact match, enough so that I cannot tell any difference. The paint is extremely resiliant and does not scratch or chip without a ton of effort. In fact I am planning on scuff sanding and painting the rest of my interior panels now. While nothing will look as good as all new panels. This method does great for about $1293 cheaper.

 

nice idea, do you happen to know the exact color code or product number? Also did you put a clear coat or anything over it? Pics would be nice

 

The paint is: Dupli-Color Engine Enamel (High Heat 500 Degrees) Color is "Low Gloss Black" Code: DE1634


Only the panel around the radio and a/c controls was painted, but it turned out so nice, I kinda want to do all the rest... The difference between the painted panel and the panel that surrounds the shifter in the picture is an artifact of the flash bouncing off the different surfaces. In person they look identical (except the one around the shifter has a bunch of scratches) You can see around the RX-7 DIN panel it matches well as well as over near the cig. lighter. Those were not painted and they match great. This was done over a year ago BTW.

 

what grit sand paper did you use before you applied the enamel?

Oh ya, does anyone know if Ray at Malloy sells the 94+ plastics? I figure Ill give them a call sometime.

 

I also have a 93 and I'm sick of the little nicks and scratches plus how easily the finish scuffs. My cars currently at the bodyshop so I discussed the interior plastic situation with them and they'll be painting it for me. I've seen a fellow forum members plastics painted also by a body shop and the work looked fantastic. I'll post pictures once I get the car back. Shoudl be very soon .

 

Yes he does. IMO, they look like crap to refinished 93 panels.

 

thanks so much for the heads up . i'm definitely going to do that one of these days. you should come over and help me =P