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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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i wanna dress up my interior so i thought id paint some of the interior like i did in my grand am...i have a 2001 pewter trans am with all black interior, anyone have any pics of theirs painted or have any ideas for colors to use?? i was thinkin like silver or orange metallic?? thanks andrew
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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I would think a silver or dark charcoal would look better than orange or other bright color.. Ive heard from some that they like the bright colors for a while and then it get tiresome. Just something to consider.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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Bright colors on the interior look good, but get old fast. I'd go with something subtle.
For a pewter car, I'd go with pewter, gunmetal, or somekind of dark grey.
My car is Navy Blue, and my dash bezels are painted Navy Blue. It's a subtle look, and I don't get sick of it.
Oh... and if you're planning on doing this yourself... take your time!
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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i did thi myself, i painted mine silver
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PewterNHRA2001
i wanna dress up my interior so i thought id paint some of the interior like i did in my grand am...i have a 2001 pewter trans am with all black interior, anyone have any pics of theirs painted or have any ideas for colors to use?? i was thinkin like silver or orange metallic?? thanks andrew
Painted mine myself also
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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That looks really nice. what color is that exactly? Do you have any high definition pics your can email me??? I was considering getting brushed aluminum pieces but that looks really good.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PewterNHRA2001
i wanna dress up my interior so i thought id paint some of the interior like i did in my grand am...i have a 2001 pewter trans am with all black interior, anyone have any pics of theirs painted or have any ideas for colors to use?? i was thinkin like silver or orange metallic?? thanks andrew
i might have some next weekend my cam is not top of the line when my buddie comes to town ill get some from him
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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Good gawd, I hate painted interior.
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If painted good and not to flashy I love how it looks. I wanted to bring the pewter color on the inside of my car also and this worked out perfect. Now I just need to get some custom pewter/ebony leather seats .

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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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I painted my interior with a custom color that looks like a brushed aluminum and in different lighting it looks like it kinda matchs the color to my car.

I would go with Pewter for a Pewter car. I wouldnt put too much clear either, I think the interior shouldnt be too shiny IMO






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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 01:30 AM
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i dont have any pics, but i have some of my interior pieces painted the color of my car. i also shaved the cupholder,ashtray,cubby and cig lighter on the console if not over done and prepped,painted well it can look really good. i wouldnt do the gauge surround or the pillars or it can tend to be cluttered especially with brighter colors. clean them with 409 and scotch brite. then sand with 180, prime, sand with 220, prime, then wetsand. they should be smooth as glass. do not spary paint, have them painted professially base/clear. they will look and be as smooth as paint on the exterior of your car.its not somthing to rush or it will look like **** and those pieces are $$$$$$$$$ to replace.
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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Here's mine. More pics are in my sig.

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