ZYouL8R

I got bored w/ my car and decided to paint my interior trim pieces silver. It was cool for oh about a day, and now I'm sick of it. I did the trim piece around the radio/ac controls, the 2 side vents trim, the 2 side window defrost vents, and the cubby next to the cigarette lighter.

I used 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of paint, and 2 coats of clear coat.

Should I just buy new pieces or try to strip all this **** off? And how much do these trim pieces go for at dealerships and junkyards?

JackZ28

Sorry dude, I know what you mean! I went through the same phase. It lasted about a day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> I got my stuff on ebay, so check there first, and then check some salvage yards. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> You might be able to sell the stuff, assuming you did a fairly good job on it.

Here are some pics. You can see why it got old.

<img src="http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/appearance/camaro/redint2.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/appearance/camaro/redint4.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/appearance/camaro/redint5.jpg" alt=" - " />

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by ZYouL8R:
<strong>
Should I just buy new pieces or try to strip all this **** off? And how much do these trim pieces go for at dealerships and junkyards?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If your tired of the color then just paint them high gloss black <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- will blend in good and accent the interior nicely.. im surprise more people dont do this <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Oh, dark charcole grey metallic would look good also <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

2002_TAWS6

SSG--Z28, Love those gauges.

JackZ28

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2002_TAWS6:
<strong>SSG--Z28, Love those gauges.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks, but now I have these: <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<img src="http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/20055417/Images/34-RIG-151.jpg" alt=" - " />

Jims 98 Z28

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Steve2000SS:
<strong>[QUOTE]Originally posted by ZYouL8R:
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If your tired of the color then just paint them high gloss black <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- will blend in good and accent the interior nicely.. im surprise more people dont do this <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Oh, dark charcole grey metallic would look good also <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I've actually thought about painting mine gloss black. I think it would make the interior look alot better without being gaudy.

Ackattack

When I had my t/a I had carbon fiber in it, then when I got my formula, the interior looked to plain, so I painted it silver too. I tried not to overdue it as not to look too ricey. I painted the trim around the radio, cubey hole, and window switch plate/door handle plate. It was just enough to liven it up, but not too much in my opinion.

bo0oost

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SSG--Z28:
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<img src="http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/appearance/camaro/redint5.jpg" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

JackZ28

Thanks BoOost. I'm glad you read my post before making your contribution! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

2002_TAWS6

sorry to be out of the topic here but ssg--z28 do u have pics of your gauges lit up at night and day? let me know if u do i would be interested in looking at them.

ZYouL8R

I'd like to try to paint them black, but can I paint over clear coat? Will it even hold?

last of the Z28's

ya you can paint over the clear just scuff it up with some 400 or 600 grit sand paper and spray away!

JackZ28

I haven't installed them yet, but they look like this when lit up. I might blacken out that really bright part. I just have to see it in person first. I know that's kind of ugly, but they were only $40 so I figured I'd try 'em out.

<img src="http://www.1128.net/pic/INDIGLOGAUGES/ALL2.JPG" alt=" - " />

VSGLS1

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I like thoses gauges, where did you get them from?

JackZ28

Thanks, so do I. They're on Ebay for like $38 buy-it-now. Just do a search for camaro gauges.

SLPFireChicken

I dont think that the interior is too bad, its not me, but it is a bit loud. I would just try to trim it with gray or black, make your interior a soft two-tone.

Slowverado

what did you do to prep your interior pieces for the primer? i washed mine and let them dry then sprayed a base coat of primer and it just bubbled and ran and looked like ****.

NataSS Inc

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SSG--Z28:
<strong>I haven't installed them yet, but they look like this when lit up. I might blacken out that really bright part. I just have to see it in person first. I know that's kind of ugly, but they were only $40 so I figured I'd try 'em out.

<img src="http://www.1128.net/pic/INDIGLOGAUGES/ALL2.JPG" alt=" - " /></strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I personally REALLY like those gauges. I would love to do them but I doubt they have them in the 200mph set up like GMS. Now if they did that I would be the first in line for them.