Opinion: Interior Paint Job

[Mazdawarbird]

Hey guys, I want to know what you think about my interior paint project in progress. Here are some pix of whats done so far:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdawarbird/Switch%20left.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdawarbird/Switch%20right.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdawarbird/Console.jpg

Pending Additions
*Stereo Cover Surround - Black/Silver (If i can figure out how to get it off)
*A-Pillars F/R - Black
*Seat Belt Cover Molding - Black
*Darken Existing Black Pieces (?) possible...

I welcome your opinions as well as advice for what else I should do (cabpatch). Thanks a lot!:D

[NCZ13]

that looks really good. i usually hate when people paint the interior pieces... but that looks stock.

great job

[Mazdawarbird]

Thanks! I was modeling it after the p5/MP3 stock coloring. The color is matched to sunlight silver so it gives it that effect.

[StealthWyvern]

Thanks! I was modeling it after the p5/MP3 stock coloring. The color is matched to sunlight silver so it gives it that effect.

looks good! I've thought about doing that to my p5 with 22v as well.

[Mazdawarbird]

looks good! I've thought about doing that to my p5 with 22v as well.

Just be sure to use an acrylic sealer or clearcoat as the topcoat. Otherwise it'll degrade the durability and it'll give it a tacky matte look (tested it before clearcoating).

[StealthWyvern]

Just be sure to use an acrylic sealer or clearcoat as the topcoat. Otherwise it'll degrade the durability and it'll give it a tacky matte look (tested it before clearcoating).

thanks. Did you wet sand any of it?

[Mazdawarbird]

Just the cupholder assy. The smooth surface wouldn't take the paint too well. The vinyl switch plates and e-brake surround are already porous and cracked due to design so no sanding was needed. Material is too soft anyway.


Oh BTW: They reposessed my Dreadsteed! lol(silly)

[MazdaPam]

Looks nice!

[Not Jo3L]

man i want to do this to my protege. Im thinking about doing the center console like yours, then the black plastic above the steering wheel around the gauges, and finally the radio surround.

[Mazdawarbird]

Update! Painted my rear speaker grilles the same silver. Door grilles to follow:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Mazdawarbird/Rear%20Deck%20New.jpg

[323]

that looks really good. i usually hate when people paint the interior pieces... but that looks stock.

great job

yeah thats cuz people try to paint the pieces white, yellow, red, blue or some other bright ass color

[lestat13]

When I read the title of the post, I said to myself, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

See, I made the mistake on painting the ENTIRE interior of my Integra. I learned through trial and error that sometimes heat can make things melt and sticky.... yeah..... enough of that

But yeah, looks great!! Might I ask what products and prep you are using?
Did you paint the silver only, or the silver and the black?

[StealthWyvern]

See, I made the mistake on painting the ENTIRE interior of my Integra. I learned through trial and error that sometimes heat can make things melt and sticky.... yeah..... enough of that



I did that in my old stique well the door panels anyways and didnt properly clean all the armor all off and well it looked good but was tacky. I ended up getting new door panels as they were still tacky several months later with then sitting outside in the sun.

[hilotree]

looks good... i've been thinking of doing the same.. but in black.

Mazdawarbird... your door levers look chrome... do you , by any chance, have the part number to those... been looking for a set of those.

[Mazdawarbird]

Might I ask what products and prep you are using?
Did you paint the silver only, or the silver and the black?

Just painted the silver. Stock ES black interior. I'm using Duplicolor Charcoal Silver acrylic spray with Duplicolor plastic primer. Pretty much just lightly sanding with super-fine sanding sponge, laying the primer and then spraying the color (2 coats).


Mazdawarbird... your door levers look chrome... do you , by any chance, have the part number to those... been looking for a set of those.

Dunno the part numbers, but the handles are stock for the 2001 ES model. Should be able to find them from the dealer.

[hilotree]

thanks Warbird... very useful info

[MSP SuperStreet]

Looks good Mazdawarbird. Like others have said painting the interior can be very tricky. I tried on my ebrake and quickly pulled the plug before I really screwed things up.

You did a good job pulling it off. Quality technique and not over done with color or amount. Heres to longevity and durability of your new interior look.

[i like speed]

Very nice. You are not using any kind of clearcoat?

[InFlames]

Looks great. I like how you kept it clean.

[Mazdawarbird]

Very nice. You are not using any kind of clearcoat?

I am using an automotive grade acrylic clearcoat. Multiple layers for a smooth feeling finish

[xDJ DUBx]

I wish my interior would of came out nice.

I tried to make my beige interior into a black one, now I'm just stuck with a disaster....

One of the biggest mistakes I made with my proty.

[Mazdawarbird]

I wish my interior would of came out nice.

I tried to make my beige interior into a black one, now I'm just stuck with a disaster....

One of the biggest mistakes I made with my proty.

Well there is always the long hard road back to stock color. Unless you want to be elbow deep in paint thinner, you can try and strip it and start over. I had to do that once and it taught me to do it right and be patient enough to do so(pow). Hardest part is preparation. From sanding where you need to getting the right primer for the material. After that it's just a simple fact of patiently spraying and letting it dry between coats. If you're thinking of redoing it I'd start with a small piece and test your process. Then you've just had one small piece that turned out badly, instead of the whole project. Rule of thumb I live by: if your undercoat is smooth, applying the right clearcoat in the right amounts on top will ensure a good look and a reliable finish.

Hit me up if you need any pointers/walkthroughs on this

[99ProtegeKV]

where can i find a tutorial on how to take all of these peices off. i painted the door window switch panels and shit but im looking to possiibly paint more. idk what color yet. eitherblack or white. but yea. help anyone? i was told theres a thread on how to take off the interior pieces.?