Plastidip + 05 Centre Console = Rubberised.
Well I had to give it a go as the silver OEM is quite a poor finish in the cabin. After much research and some help and guidence off Frayz I went for a rubberised finish from a rattle can of Plastidip. I'm very pleased with the end result I have to say :cool: it's a strange material it's spray on rubber ! It was not until I had a look in Glenn's S204 did I realise that his is rubber coated as well and that's OEM.
Here's a quick picture diary of the job where I've come from in the cab and to where I've finished, 100 times better I feel, all phone pics I'll get some good camera shots shortly. This is the before shot :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/E6SUB023.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/139061e1.jpg The first job was to fit a PSI Data monitor along with a new head unit, this offers me hands free on the phone as well which is needed these days. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/90167564.jpg Mucho better already :D Then following on from a discussion in the Interior modification section one of the guys posted a link to an American site which sells decals to go over the controls so I sent away for a set. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/c04695d6.jpg Only issue that was raised that was the states use Fahrenheit and the temp decal is in that, I decided to give it a go anyway. So then the strip down started... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/1ba1599d.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/f06ab066.jpg Then I got the wet n dry out to remove all of the silver paint finish. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/6e40d2df.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/e72cb233.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/e72cb233.jpg I also took the option to extent the sockets so I don't have to use the outlet in the console. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/cbef3f2b.jpg Next job was to apply the finish.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/8e88e201.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/fcd2b8aa.jpg Looks crap huh :freak3::lol1: at this point your all probably thinking I've lost the plot even more than normal :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/b9d2361a.jpg |
We will wait for the paint to dry now ;)
Right next step was to apply the decals on the heater controls... Even though it's a different the temp control decal just about covers it ok. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/e81b529d.jpg Then the rest.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/92ac8b1d.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/9118461d.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/f0b2dcd6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/5a57f330.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/c9d092ae.jpg I'm very pleased with these they finish the job off well. Panels are now dry :thumb: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/4937e9af.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/c235df99.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/6c2caa3b.jpg How's that :luxhello: |
Looks like a top job, I've just bought an electric spray gun to do the same job on mine. Did you use the primer too or just spray the top coat straight on:wonder:
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Time for putting everything back together today....
First was to refit with the red jdm hazard switch. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/83c007bd.jpg Then mount the controls back into the panel. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/f1110b44.jpg Then into the car... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/500b4444.jpg Sorry bad picture but then re assemble the gear gator and ashtray back in.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/a1b47e55.jpg And here's the finished product :) A reminder of before... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/E6SUB023.jpg Then after.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/a2573b2c.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...B/a48a3261.jpg Thanks all for the help... I'm very pleased with the end result, strange texture strange material but it seems to work I feel. Thanks Simon :) |
Originally Posted by JonMc
(Post 10736790)
Looks like a top job, I've just bought an electric spray gun to do the same job on mine. Did you use the primer too or just spray the top coat straight on:wonder:
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Tell you what, That looks bloody wicked mate
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Glad you're happy Si. You've done a good job there mate.
Now they'll all want some ;) |
How Durable is the finish ?
Reason I ask is the hatch silver crap on mine is starting to wear and I did think after seeing this done whether it would be durable enough to use on the door pulls ? |
Very much an improvement Si :)
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lol looks like we are all at it , there wont be a silver centre console left soon.
looks a great job though. |
I'd say it's durable enough if you're careful with it. A weekend car would be much more suitable than a daily drive IMO but if you're careful I see no reason why you couldn't use it.
To be honest, how many times do you actually have reason to touch the dash panels? Door pulls???? :/ |
Originally Posted by frayz
(Post 10736833)
I'd say it's durable enough if you're careful with it. A weekend car would be much more suitable than a daily drive IMO but if you're careful I see no reason why you couldn't use it.
To be honest, how many times do you actually have reason to touch the dash panels? Door pulls???? :/ Door pulls... the handle you pull the door shut with, There all silver in the hatch and pretty poor at that :lol1: |
Try it Rob, nothing to lose
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Spot on Si
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i make liquid plastics for either hard plastics (dash, bumpers ect)
or soft plastics (leather)can make any colour you wish. should use a product called plastic prep or adhesionaid |
looks very nice m8:thumb:
i have the s204 full kit on mine from japan and would like my defi pod and pillars doing to match frayz is this something you could do if so how long would it take? |
Thanks everyone very pleased with the results here indeed.
Rob for the door pulls I'm not sure how practical this would be, as Frayz said as mine is a weekend car I can be carefull how I treat this a lot more than a daily driver plus the centre is a lot less man handled than a door handle, you could try it spray it straight on without sanding, if it wears peel it off simple as that.
Originally Posted by blackvenom
(Post 10736933)
i make liquid plastics for either hard plastics (dash, bumpers ect)
or soft plastics (leather)can make any colour you wish. should use a product called plastic prep or adhesionaid |
Originally Posted by Dave-W-
(Post 10736936)
looks very nice m8:thumb:
i have the s204 full kit on mine from japan and would like my defi pod and pillars doing to match frayz is this something you could do if so how long would it take? |
Funny enough Kev called around earlier and said about the pod on mine.... Do they come out from above Frayz or do you have to take the centre out to get to it?
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What grade wet and dry did you use?
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I used 1000 and 1500 and it comes off very easy there's not a lot there oem.
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Nice job there Si well done mate but I have to say the stick on dial bits look sh!te and tacky tbho in the close up picks,I would loose them,after doing that one for Ty it looked very nice with the control dial in silver still!
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
(Post 10737058)
Nice job there Si well done mate but I have to say the stick on dial bits look sh!te and tacky tbho in the close up picks,I would loose them,after doing that one for Ty it looked very nice with the control dial in silver still!
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
(Post 10737077)
It is the weak bit I agree Ryan, if they don't last or I don't like the way they wear they are easy enough to peel off.... The pictures are close up's but when sat in the car you have got a bit of distance, where the raised bits are on the dials I used a pin to prick the decal which lets the air out and they finished off sticking on quite well.
Good job though and after seeing Ty's assembled it is a worthwhile mod to do. Did you manage to get the heater rings out after or did you think better of it lol? |
I'm leaving the rings well alone :lol1: For me that is a recipe for disaster :)
Defiantly a worthwhile mod, anything is better than that silver for sure.... I've never known a material to mark so easy, you only look at it and it scratches :cuckoo: |
I've just ordered a load of materials:D
Black plus primer and thinners for the dash, red for some of my chassis bits and also some high gloss finish so I can repaint my splitter - I'm hoping this will be more flexible and kerb friendly than normal cellulose paint:norty: |
Originally Posted by JonMc
(Post 10737107)
I've just ordered a load of materials:D
Black plus primer and thinners for the dash, red for some of my chassis bits and also some high gloss finish so I can repaint my splitter - I'm hoping this will be more flexible and kerb friendly than normal cellulose paint:norty: |
looks great , may have a go on my 05 centre console as bored of the carbon wrap ,
was one can enough to do the whole job and how easy is it too apply/spray ? thanks |
Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
(Post 10737103)
I'm leaving the rings well alone :lol1: For me that is a recipe for disaster :)
Defiantly a worthwhile mod, anything is better than that silver for sure.... I've never known a material to mark so easy, you only look at it and it scratches :cuckoo: |
Originally Posted by Nomad_72
(Post 10737159)
As long as you're careful and don't force anything, the rings come out quite easily. Sprayed all my Silver interior satin black last summer and had no problems getting them out Si.
Originally Posted by jeffwrx
(Post 10737123)
looks great , may have a go on my 05 centre console as bored of the carbon wrap ,
was one can enough to do the whole job and how easy is it too apply/spray ? thanks |
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