painted interior ??

[TRD StreetRacing]

for those of u that have a painted interior, is ur's shiny?? cuz i want to paint my whole interior balck. however i don't want it to be shiny. that looks tacky IMO. do any of u guys know a dull black color code??

[a1even]

flat black

[SuperCelica[GTS]]

i have red and its not shiny at all but glossy like u jus waxed it...
doesnt distract at all~

[Neon7GenGT]

I painted my interior black, the dash was a bish, we masked the whole windshield. I used " Dupli-Color" trim paint. It looks great. It's not shinny or glossy at all, it's like flat black

[2001SilverGTS]

Click my sig for pics of my Dash... it's painted Celica Red, with a clear coat.

Chris

[hellr]

This Summer I am going to attempt to use vinyl dye on my complete interior to change it to a black color. From what I have read unless you sand down the surface it will not give a shiny look.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/yourautotrim-store/semdye.html

Someone linked to this yahoo store earlier as a good place to pick it up. It is used a lot by people changing the color of their computer cases. Here is a howto on that sort of thing which makes it look pretty idiot proof.

http://www.gideontech.com/guides/vinyldye/

[brandon6976]

has anyone taken out the whole dash ?? any tips or how-to's ? I want to paint the interior as well

[S|Lv3rBu||et]

Someone here has removed the whole dash.... some girl if I remember correctly.... in a sports bra :chuckles:

Try a search

[brandon6976]

yeah its Beth .. but she never answered when I asked .. or pm'd ..

[Baldhead_J]

She posted a whole series of pics about it.

[TRD StreetRacing]

damn it......i'm gonna try and find it:ugh:

BTW.....hellr....thanx for those 2 links. great help:thumbup: :applaud:

when the weather gets better i'm first going to try this on my dash where the radio, shift boot and e-brake is. then if it looks good i'm going to take acouple of days and do the entire interior.

[CONTROL ONE]

here's mine
http://www.vignando.com/shows/importfest2002/DCP_0013.JPG

[DookieGraphics]

Has anyone tried "vynil color" dye on their dash yet? I'm not talking about the center consol. I would like to know if this really works because i would like to change my entire dash to black. If no tried this yet. I will be the first to do it and see how this turns out.

Thanks

[hellr]

I am doing it this Summer since that will be the first time I will have the time and good weather to totally strip my car and do this project. It really looks like it will work great from what I have read but feel free to be the guinea pig. :D

[TRD StreetRacing]

i guess there will be acouple of us doing it this summer:headbang:

[vatik]

im doing it right now with just interior vynal dye... tested the look on one of the access panels in the hatch... looks really good so far.

[TRD StreetRacing]

that's a good place to test it out!! no one will see the trunk panelz:chuckles: :thumbup:

what color are u doing it??

EDIT: be sure to take ur time. spray 1 coat let it dry. spray another let it dry (see how it looks). if needed spray another.;)

[vatik]

im using Plati-kate black..... its mostly flat but it catchs just a hint of light when its shined directly on it... i just picked up a can of $5 vinal dye from pep boys (autozone)

[TRD StreetRacing]

please tell me that u have a digi cam or scanner:)

[CGts00]

has anyone painted the center consol, gauge cover thing, and the rest of that little stuff white and then the rest black..?? and i just curious cause i want to do some interior painting but i cant decide the colors my car is mainly white with some blue lights but nothing is blue that you can see during the day so i was thinking just maybe paiting some white and black or maybe just the center console white...please suggest what you guys think would look the best thanks...kyle

[CGts00]

TRD street racing did you find that pics of the girl that removed the whole dash???

[TRD StreetRacing]

i did a search but could not find anything:(

[TRD StreetRacing]

here are some pics i found of some painted interiors
http://images.cardomain.com/installs/262000-262999/262087_6_full.jpg
another angle
http://images.cardomain.com/installs/262000-262999/262087_7_full.jpg

[hellr]

If you used vinyl dye on the center console there is a chance that the a/c control markings would show through still so vinyl dye might be a better choice than paint when it comes to the center console. As for removing the dash I was only able to locate pictures of it removed.

http://www.ecelica.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=000015

[beth]

Here's the pics of me putting the dash back in for those who are interested. http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291513663
I used single stage car paint which means that its got the clear coat built into it. I have to have a dash cover whenever i drive cuz the white reflects so bad that I can't see out of the windshield :chuckles: . Removing the dash is such a bish and is such a long detailed process- thats why i haven't posted on how to do it.

[TRD StreetRacing]

just for a sec, i thought u did that w/in a day:AF: cuz u had the same clothes on through out the thing.

that's a very good job u did there beth :applaud:. if it cost u around $300 to do it ur self, i would guess a shop will do it for about $1000-$2000

[Pete00]

here's my painted dash.
http://jjj.image.pbase.com/u20/sssnake_eyes/large/9482234.DSC00037.jpg

[TRD StreetRacing]

thanx for helping out pete but i don't think a red X will do the trick;)

[2001SilverGTS]

Originally posted by TRD StreetRacing
thanx for helping out pete but i don't think a red X will do the trick;)

Here's his image

[TRD StreetRacing]

thanx 2001SilverGTS

thanx for the pick pete but i'm looking for the entire dash

EDIT: pete i see u got the push botton starter. I have one but never installed it. how much did it run u to hook it up??

[Pete00]

thanks for correcting it for me silver :wiggle:

trd, i haven't got it installed yet either lol. its eye candy for now.
i asked around. $60 canadian seems like the average asking price.

[SuperCelica[GTS]]

here is mine....

http://www.supercelicagts.streetracing.org/images/niceinterior.jpg
http://www.supercelicagts.streetracing.org/images/racingseats2.jpg

[Pete00]

super what seats do you have?

[SuperCelica[GTS]]

Corbeau Carreras

[h0l0grafik]

PEOPLE WE DO NOT WANT PAINTED CONSOLE PICS! Everyone and their mom has that mod ! We know what it looks like, we are talking about what beth does and wetworks garage on the modern image SeR and the Kenwood Eclipse for example. anyone know how to do this.

there many concerns...
1) How to remove the airbags in dash
2) How to replace them and connect all sensors back
3) Safety equipment needed for spraying paint - suit, mask
4) Dust free environment?
5) Over Spray, spray techniques
6) Where to get spray gun, paint

[TRD StreetRacing]

some 1 is in a pissy mood:wiggle: but thanx for clearing that up though

[vatik]

Alright, I suppose I have mooched off the community long enough now, Perhaps I should make an install. I am planning on doing this soon. If you guys can keep the fire under my ass, I will see what I can do to resolve this promblem.

[TRD StreetRacing]

hey steve.......i think u should check out body shops first and ask them how much they would charge to do this project. cuz from what i'v researched, it's gonna take along time if u doing it by ur self and even longer if u don't have patience;)

if u think it's not worth the $$, then go ahead and do the project by ur self (or ask ur kid brother to help:gap: )

[dragonfrog]

you must disconnect the battery first if you're wanting to remove the dash. i don't remember where all the screws are, but it's definitely doable and there are a LOT Of screws.

here's what someone gave me as instructions. you must wait at least a minute (just in case) after you disconnect the battery because the air bags have a power reserve, so it can still engage.

1 - Remove entire centre console and tunnel unit.
2 - Remove A Pillar panels (these just pull off)
3 - Remove Glovebox and passenger side under dash panels
4 - Remove passenger side airbag unit
5 - Remove Drivers side underdash panel (you will have to remove the bonnet release catch and OBD II plug)
6 - Remove instrument binnacle.
7 - Remove sterring wheel and switch gear (optional, I got mine off with this stuff on but I will need to remove them to get the unit back on without scratching the paint)
8 - Remove the end caps off the screws at each end of the big dash panel, remove the screws underneath.
9 - At this point you will need to get under the dash and remove all cable clamps which are attached to the dash panel, also look for cabling which is strapped to the air ducting.
10 - Give the unit a good pull at each end, there are three plug type fittings which atach it to the bulkhead, these should give way pretty easily.

Remove from car and have a lie down, you'll need it as you know have a car that looks like a pile of junk on the inside!!!!!

Seriously though, it is very important to handle the airbag units with care, no bangs or knocks as this could set off the explosive charge, not good, especially if it smacks you in the mouth. Also ensure you have disconnected the battery at the start of the job, this way you shouldn't have any accidents with the airbags.

[dragonfrog]

btw - i plan on doing this very soon. i've been painting the trunk lining, but when i get a full day to do this, i'll paint the entire dash.

[TRD StreetRacing]

thanx alot man. let u know how it goes and get some pics up too;)

[Mistrimeat]

Originally posted by Neon7GenGT
I painted my interior black, the dash was a bish, we masked the whole windshield. I used " Dupli-Color" trim paint. It looks great. It's not shinny or glossy at all, it's like flat black

So...you're saying you painted the entire dash WITHOUT removing it? How did that turn out?

[hellr]

How were you able to get the front of the dash by the windshield defroster vents?

[VTEC MOFO]

Good question...maybe you can tilt a spray can at such an angle that it will get in there, I dunno.

[baNanA_ryCe]

i wanna know. i'm painting my whole dash black....w/ a few red highlights......keyword: FEW

[Evil imports]

i don't think taking the dash out is that hard, me and my friend took his dash out in under 20 min

[TRD StreetRacing]

in what car??

[baNanA_ryCe]

dash?? You mean center console. Dash would take a while....

[TRD StreetRacing]

Originally posted by baNanA_ryCe
dash?? You mean center console. Dash would take a while....

that's what i'm thinking too

[Evil imports]

in a 2000 GTS, and i am talking about the WHOLE dash not just the center, we had the WHOLE interior out of the car in a little over an hour, only thing left in it is drive seat and steering wheel

[TRD StreetRacing]

was there alot of connections in the back to unplug?? was it easy putting it back??

[Evil imports]

we haven't put it back in yet, its waiting to be painted

the hardest thing about taking it out is that all the wiring is clipped to the dash, we didn't pull the airbags like other people said to do, we took the whole dash out in 1 shot with the passanger airbad still in the dash

[baNanA_ryCe]

Originally posted by Evil imports
in a 2000 GTS, and i am talking about the WHOLE dash not just the center, we had the WHOLE interior out of the car in a little over an hour, only thing left in it is drive seat and steering wheel


oh from 20 min to a little over an hour. That makes a little more sense. Don't forget to post pics when youre done

[TRD StreetRacing]

so u took out the entire dash out in 1 piece?? and the air bag is still attached to it (unharmed)??

[Evil imports]

Originally posted by baNanA_ryCe



oh from 20 min to a little over an hour. That makes a little more sense. Don't forget to post pics when youre done


Can you read, the WHOLE dash took us under 20 min, and it was a little over an hour to take out EVERYTHING in the interior, that includes the headliner and everything on the inside

it wasn't 20 min to an hour for the dash, its was about 20 min for the WHOLE dash and about an hour for the WHOLE interior

[Evil imports]

Originally posted by TRD StreetRacing
so u took out the entire dash out in 1 piece?? and the air bag is still attached to it (unharmed)??

yea we took it out in 1 piece. the air bag is still perfect

[baNanA_ryCe]

Originally posted by Evil imports



Can you read, the WHOLE dash took us under 20 min, and it was a little over an hour to take out EVERYTHING in the interior, that includes the headliner and everything on the inside

it wasn't 20 min to an hour for the dash, its was about 20 min for the WHOLE dash and about an hour for the WHOLE interior

ya i can read. Can you calm down? :rolleyes:

If it takes you 20 min then could you tell us the fastest and easiest way to take them out. Like where all the screws and bolts are....what to take out in what order because i'd like to do it in 20 mintues also.

[Evil imports]

there is only about 20 bolts/screws holding the whole dash in

2 people, one on each side,

we layed down with our heads under the dash just took out whereever bolts looked like they were holding the dash, then pull the dash outward, saw it was loose, then push it up and pulled it out the passanger side of the car

the car that we did this too is the Nagaro Blue celica that is listed on this page, photo #357

[hellr]

What page?

[TRD StreetRacing]

Originally posted by Evil imports
the car that we did this too is the Nagaro Blue celica that is listed on this page, photo #357

on what site??

[mrgronski]

the celica that he is talking about is on this website picture number357

[Avenge2c]

The vynl dye is the way to go in my opinion,I used some other stuff on my old car and it came out all glossy.Ddin't look factory or proffesion,kinda plastiky

[TRD StreetRacing]

is this the car you guys took apart in about 1 hour?

http://www.newcelica.org/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=pics&id=aob

[mrgronski]

yes the blue cwelica is the one that took us about an hour to take apart. the dash isn't hard at all. it looks like it is hard to take out but it comes out rather easy