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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 01:46 AM
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Should I paint my interior?

My dash are peeling, that's why I want to paint it. Any idea or picture?
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 02:47 AM
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You can have a look ot my new interior. Any suggestions anyone i will be glad to hear
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 03:25 AM
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what color do you paint? Silver?
Any more picture?
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 04:16 AM
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Woah..that's different..why are your controlos mounted that way? Did you move them? And how did you do that, that's tight? Cut and paste with a little bondo?

My Celica has a painted interior and console...I was thinking about doing the same later on...but I really like the "blackness" of the current interior.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 06:47 AM
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That's my Celica GT-S interior...

When painting your interior, if you get it done right..it turns out fabulous.

You might want to look at g.monsen's car though..it's a perfect example of nice custom work. I don't really like the color or the control ***** (look like they're from a 70's radio) but it's an awesome looking interior when it's all put together.

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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 06:54 AM
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Originally posted by Panic7
You can have a look ot my new interior. Any suggestions anyone i will be glad to hear

Is that your car? Or just a pic of a 99 j-spec car?
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 06:59 AM
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Originally posted by Panic7
You can have a look ot my new interior. Any suggestions anyone i will be glad to hear
Sweet mod, dude.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:04 AM
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Archangle : Look'n nice !!!

Panic7: Youre paint job is cool.... what help do you need? How did you get it to look like that ? I like it !
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:28 AM
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Well thats MY car which by the way is a 99'' J-Spec. I did all the work by myself.

Something that is not clear is that i have sacrificed the lighter in favour of a S-2000 start button.

Please note that the interior is not finished yet. I attach one more picture for those interested. As soon as i have everything ready i will pose some more pictures.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:33 AM
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To help everybody i tell you that i got the idea and instructions for this site

http://www.efini.net/dash1.htm

Good luck!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 07:56 AM
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Simply beautiful! Excellent work!
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 08:22 AM
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silver93t painted his interior console, you may want to pm him also, and definatly gordon monsens car is a work of art.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 08:41 AM
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Originally posted by ArchangelX

i feel sick....
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 09:05 AM
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Puke on yourself then..cuz I don't give a damn. I've gotten TONS of compliments for my interior..and that's about the flashiest thing on my car.

Of course it's your opinion..so you can keep it with your puke...
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 12:35 PM
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It looks good In all, like right now but what about 6 months from now? Won't It be peeling? I've seen this In almost every car that has their Interior painted.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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looks good
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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I've had my car painted for 2 years now... No probs...you have to treat it like any other paint. Wax it and buff it, and you'll have no problems.

That's also if you get it taken to a professional...
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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What type of primer and paint was used?

Thanks,
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 10:54 AM
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Here is a pic of mine.. I used SEMs satin black w/ textured paint... this is for now.. i might do something different later..

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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:02 AM
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Here is a pic of mine.. I used SEMs satin black w/ textured paint... this is for now.. i might do something different later..

Thats very nice. How scratch resistent is it? Did you do any other panels?
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by ArchangelX


That's my Celica GT-S interior...

When painting your interior, if you get it done right..it turns out fabulous.

You might want to look at g.monsen's car though..it's a perfect example of nice custom work. I don't really like the color or the control ***** (look like they're from a 70's radio) but it's an awesome looking interior when it's all put together.
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:10 AM
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Yeah.. i did that panel and the shifter panel.. i painted it w/ SEMs plastic satin paint... i'm sure i can scratch it.. but that's if i really try..

Here is a pic of the paint before I textured it..



Originally posted by Smilez


Thats very nice. How scratch resistent is it? Did you do any other panels?
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:16 AM
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oops.. double post...
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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jspecrz,
where do you get this paint and texture? is it a paint specifically for interior peices?
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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I got it a local auto parts store here in NY.. it's actually paint for plastics.. search for SEMs Paint..
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