Interior (help)

[ramielschild]

So i got the crazy idea in my head that i want to try and get all of my interior black aside from the Yellow highlights. Problem is i dont know how or wear to start. Any suggestions as far as paint goes for the bottom gray pannel? Any idea of how i could go about working on the top of the car, its all fabric, is it possible to avoid having to pay to have it done?

[Mecha]

you can paint or you can buy the superbee door panels which are black

[beandip77]

Yea, the door panels and painting the trim bezels might be a good place to start

[ramielschild]

cool was not aware that they super bee's door was all black. How easy is it to take off the lower panneling under the steering wheel and the glove box? Any ideas of what paint i should use?

[Founder]

cool was not aware that they super bee's door was all black. How easy is it to take off the lower panneling under the steering wheel and the glove box? Any ideas of what paint i should use?


I want my inside all black too, make sure you do a write up when your done so I can copy you LOL

[ramielschild]

I want my inside all black too, make sure you do a write up when your done so I can copy you LOL

Lol, i suppose your going to want pics as well while i work on it:biggrin:?

[zmz300]

SEM Paints are considered to be the best(BIG $$$$, $13-$15 a can)....I have seen people use this product before, good stuff. I have personally used Krylon Fusion paints and I was very pleased with the outcome....I used Satin Black in my Expedition on all the lower panels and have all the Pillars and other trim Gloss black (Automotive paint and clear).


-ZEUS

[GONZOsMAGNUM]

yes! pics ..... as I will be doing the same here shortly! an ALL BLACK interior.

[ramielschild]

So after getting back from Houston and feeling very inadiquit, with my dirty stock car. I felt it time to start working on switching the interior over. Will start to post pics up as i go along, for those who are intrested. And again any guidince or comments are always welcome!

[TheSurgeon]

So after getting back from Houston and feeling very inadiquit, with my dirty stock car. I felt it time to start working on switching the interior over. Will start to post pics up as i go along, for those who are intrested. And again any guidince or comments are always welcome!

Yeah keep us posted,and post pics of the process.

[EZCORPION]

yes pics... and hey i need to catch up with ya and deliver the hard drive. i get off at 4ish... let me know if you are available.

[zmz300]

Prep work will be key in this project, clean, clean and clean your interior plastics....

I would recommend dish washing detergent and a scotch pad. To remove any grease or Armor All type products you might have used.

If you plan on using Automotive spray paints get some bulldog adhesive promoter to allow the paint youll spray on to stay on. Its the best for plastic, not all paints stick very well to plastic.

*******TAKE YOUR TIME******* do not rush this project, It took me a whole week to take apart my ride, prep then paint allow time to dry fully then install....

If this is your daily driver you might want to rethink this project for the weekends only....

I pulled it off due to my wife left out of town and had access to her 300 while I did this to my ride.

FYI....you probably know this but any type of Armor All shine is an enemy to your newly painted plastics....Use soap and water to clean them when dusty or dirty....

Good Luck :woohoo: cant wait to see the end result....

-ZEUS

[GONZOsMAGNUM]

^^ great advice, Zeus! ^^

[zmz300]

^^ great advice, Zeus! ^^

Thanks Gonzo, Im a DIY type of guy so all the mods youll see on my rides or any of the LX's I take to the M&G ive had my hand in.... I rarely hire help....So if any of you guys need tips or advice hit me up I'll be more than happy to help.



-ZEUS

[GONZOsMAGNUM]

yeah, I like to do everything myself, even if it's never been done before. I like a challenge, plus the gratification is way better!

if you wanna help me out, you can get me some SRT seats up front! :D

[Mecha]

http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82317

[zmz300]

yeah, I like to do everything myself, even if it's never been done before. I like a challenge, plus the gratification is way better!

if you wanna help me out, you can get me some SRT seats up front! :D


If I could I would.... Why not just upgrade the leather to a custom 2 tone like the SRT's might be cheaper....You can always install yourself.



-ZEUS

[ramielschild]

Thanks for the advice, Must of cleaned the few parts i painted the other day about 10 times, i was so worried about anything being left on.

Mecha
Thanks for the link, been sifting through the charger forum for the last couple of days but missed that thread some how.

[ramielschild]

yes pics... and hey i need to catch up with ya and deliver the hard drive. i get off at 4ish... let me know if you are available.

I should be getting off work around the same time, let me know if you still need my number.

[Founder]

Lol, i suppose your going to want pics as well while i work on it:biggrin:?

YES !!!!!!

So after getting back from Houston and feeling very inadiquit, with my dirty stock car. I felt it time to start working on switching the interior over. Will start to post pics up as i go along, for those who are intrested. And again any guidince or comments are always welcome!


I am interested !!!! post up

[GONZOsMAGNUM]

If I could I would.... Why not just upgrade the leather to a custom 2 tone like the SRT's might be cheaper....You can always install yourself.
I like the side bolsters on the seats, though. they're comfy. :D

[zmz300]

I like the side bolsters on the seats, though. they're comfy. :D

Ill tell you what, Ill check in my local salvage yards. There are a few in my area that carry LX parts....Ill go check and let you know if I find anything.





-ZEUS

[ramielschild]

[QUOTE=zmz300;17110]Ill tell you what, Ill check in my local salvage yards. There are a few in my area that carry LX parts....Ill go check and let you know if I find anything.


IF you would not mind keeping an eye out for panneling as well i would appricate it!

[GONZOsMAGNUM]

Ill tell you what, Ill check in my local salvage yards. There are a few in my area that carry LX parts....Ill go check and let you know if I find anything.





-ZEUS
thanx, buddy!

[zmz300]

[QUOTE=zmz300;17110]Ill tell you what, Ill check in my local salvage yards. There are a few in my area that carry LX parts....Ill go check and let you know if I find anything.


IF you would not mind keeping an eye out for panneling as well i would appricate it!

No doubt, If I see any Ill PM you....

thanx, buddy!

No problem....



-ZEUS

[Intox]

I know this black scorpion SRT that I could get the seats out of....

[onefast1]

SEM Paints are considered to be the best(BIG $$$$, $13-$15 a can)....I have seen people use this product before, good stuff. I have personally used Krylon Fusion paints and I was very pleased with the outcome....I used Satin Black in my Expedition on all the lower panels and have all the Pillars and other trim Gloss black (Automotive paint and clear).


-ZEUS

Yes SEM is very good and more specifically you want to search for vinyl dye which is used for plastics. Done right you will never know it was sprayed.

[TheSurgeon]

here ya go for the interior panels. http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?p=1664161&posted=1#post1664161

[ramielschild]

So i have been taking all the interior parts out of the car and ran in to a bit of a snag this afternoon. The plastic side molding on the side of the rear seat doesnt want to come out. Any one have ideas, thoughts suggestions or a how to on this?

[zmz300]

So i have been taking all the interior parts out of the car and ran in to a bit of a snag this afternoon. The plastic side molding on the side of the rear seat doesnt want to come out. Any one have ideas, thoughts suggestions or a how to on this?

There has to be a way to take them off but if they become a pain just mask around (dont allow overspray onto your exterior paint or interior) and paint.....



-ZEUS

[Founder]

So i have been taking all the interior parts out of the car and ran in to a bit of a snag this afternoon. The plastic side molding on the side of the rear seat doesnt want to come out. Any one have ideas, thoughts suggestions or a how to on this?

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[Founder]

If you are talking about a different piece, let me know, I have access to a very valuable online resource

[ramielschild]

That should help thanks! With any luck i should have enough free time to start this weekend, and that also means pics posted as well.