Painting A-Pillar Pod
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Painting A-Pillar Pod My triple gauge pillar recently came in and I will be installing it before too long. Trouble is, I took it out and compared it to the color of the interior and it's more black than charcoal <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> After some e-mails, it's looking as though I'm either going to have to leave it black or paint it charcoal. Has anyone painted theirs charcoal to match their interior and if so, where can you find this plastic paint? The dealer had nothing of the sort, just touch-up paint in body colors. I guess the black works fine if you have an ebony interior, but for those of us with taupe/charcoal, this could turn out to be more of a chore <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> Any ideas? Thanks.
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'98 Bright Red/Taupe WS6 T/A #1665...WFO Borla, Yank 3000, B&M Trans. Cooler, Grotyohann Headers w/offroad pipe, Nitto 555R's, Direct-Flo Lid, B/G Ram Air Mod, red Hotchkis STB, various free mods, door lettering and Ram Air decals changed to black, front bird/rear Pontiac/left headlamp Firebatted in black, black calipers w/Trans Am decals, embroidered floormats w/front bird & Trans Am logo, clear side markers, some cosmetic engine dress-up in yellow, and Mobil 1 throughout
'94 white Jeep Grand Cherokee for the other three seasons and anything other than clear and dry
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod Just painted mine yesterday. I have the dark grey interior, probably a little lighter than yours. Although we couldn't find an exact color match, we used anodized bronze, which sounds wrong, but it's just a tint browner. Much closer than black anyway <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Don't really notice the difference unless you look for it. Good ole rustoleum to the rescue.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod I just ordered my 2 gauge pod and am going to do the same thing, I have the dark grey interior. Maybe I will try that color. Thanks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod This charcoal color would qualify as dark grey. The leather and carpets are all taupe, but the dash and A-pillars, etc. are dark grey.
Anodized bronze does sound a little strange, but I will check it out. Rustoleum in the spray can, right? Anything you had to do to the pillar before painting it? Thanks for the help, AH.
Anodized bronze does sound a little strange, but I will check it out. Rustoleum in the spray can, right? Anything you had to do to the pillar before painting it? Thanks for the help, AH.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod You could sand it a tad if you wanted too. I imagine a cloth and some rubbing alcohol would take the finger spots and oils off easier. Not sure how storng that would be on plastic though. FWIW, we didn't clean mine at all, just layed it down and sprayed. Gotta figure out where I want to put the mounting holes now. Really ticked me off that autometer couldn't put that little 6inch leg on the bottom and make it a complete replacement and not a cover! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod Im running into the exact same problem as you Barchetta. I ordered a full replacement A-pillar w/ dual pods for my tranny and water temp guages. Well basically I ordered the SEM 15303 and its way to grey, its almost as if our interiors (01 Z28) are black.
Anyways I'm not doing this hit or miss crap so I contacted a company that does custom color dye matching off one of my interior pieces and sends me a can (spray) that matches my interior 100%.
Its not cheap though, cost is around 38.00 for 12 ounces.
I'll post back here when I get all the details, I emailed them tonight so I hope to hear from them tomorrow.
Anyways I'm not doing this hit or miss crap so I contacted a company that does custom color dye matching off one of my interior pieces and sends me a can (spray) that matches my interior 100%.
Its not cheap though, cost is around 38.00 for 12 ounces.
I'll post back here when I get all the details, I emailed them tonight so I hope to hear from them tomorrow.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod That sounds like a good choice. let us know the info when you get it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod I heard back from Upholstery World tonight and here is the information for those who are looking for a custom match. The cost is $18.00 for a 12oz spray (this contradicts the web site), $54 for a pint and $82 for a quart for those who wish to air brush it on. Turnaround time is 5-7 days.
http://www.worlduph.com
You can send your sample to
WORLD UPHOLSTERY
1320 E. MAIN ST.
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060
I'm going to be sending my sample tomorrow and I'll post back the results.
http://www.worlduph.com
You can send your sample to
WORLD UPHOLSTERY
1320 E. MAIN ST.
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060
I'm going to be sending my sample tomorrow and I'll post back the results.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod I think I can toss 18 bux at it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> I'll be waiting to hear about this. I guess you're just gonna ship them some part that's the same color? I was thinking the fuse cover would be a good piece to use for this.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod Good news MODMYZ <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> No doubt...I'll cough up the $18 to get it right. For easily removeable pieces, I think you're right AH - the fuse panel it will be. That's as charcoal/dark gray as it can get. I was pretty <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> to find out it was a cover rather than a replacement as well. That extra six inches of plastic on the bottom to make it a complete replacement would probably double the price <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> My piece will be going out within a few days.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod If you guys want to improve on the texture and EXACTLY match the stock interior:
Take your stock pillar to home depot. Have them paint match a can of paint to your pillar. ROLL the paint onto your pillar with a roller. Results:
<img src="http://www.omni-vr4.com/Gallery/52x3.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.omni-vr4.com/Gallery/erikg/erik2.jpg" alt=" - " />
Take your stock pillar to home depot. Have them paint match a can of paint to your pillar. ROLL the paint onto your pillar with a roller. Results:
<img src="http://www.omni-vr4.com/Gallery/52x3.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.omni-vr4.com/Gallery/erikg/erik2.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MODMYZ:
<strong>Im running into the exact same problem as you Barchetta. I ordered a full replacement A-pillar w/ dual pods for my tranny and water temp guages. Well basically I ordered the SEM 15303 and its way to grey, its almost as if our interiors (01 Z28) are black.
Anyways I'm not doing this hit or miss crap so I contacted a company that does custom color dye matching off one of my interior pieces and sends me a can (spray) that matches my interior 100%.
Its not cheap though, cost is around 38.00 for 12 ounces.
I'll post back here when I get all the details, I emailed them tonight so I hope to hear from them tomorrow.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Does someone make an A-pillar with pods alread molded in? If someone does please post the link and/or part number.
<strong>Im running into the exact same problem as you Barchetta. I ordered a full replacement A-pillar w/ dual pods for my tranny and water temp guages. Well basically I ordered the SEM 15303 and its way to grey, its almost as if our interiors (01 Z28) are black.
Anyways I'm not doing this hit or miss crap so I contacted a company that does custom color dye matching off one of my interior pieces and sends me a can (spray) that matches my interior 100%.
Its not cheap though, cost is around 38.00 for 12 ounces.
I'll post back here when I get all the details, I emailed them tonight so I hope to hear from them tomorrow.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Does someone make an A-pillar with pods alread molded in? If someone does please post the link and/or part number.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod I don't think there is a 'complete' replacement. All the ones I've seen are covers that cover 90% of the stock one.
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Re: Painting A-Pillar Pod Sorry for the delay in posting back, I got a late call from them on Friday but I had already left work. I just got off the phone and here are the details.
There are 2 options to choose from :
1. Porsche Black #917
2. Ebony (for the Camaro 01-02)
She told me that her manager tested the #917 on the sample (back t-top piece) and it was an exact match so I'm having them ship me 2 cans. If you want to contact her just call 800-222-9577 and ask for Jamie.
I'll post back once I get the dye and actually test it out.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MODMYZ:
<strong>I heard back from Upholstery World tonight and here is the information for those who are looking for a custom match. The cost is $18.00 for a 12oz spray (this contradicts the web site), $54 for a pint and $82 for a quart for those who wish to air brush it on. Turnaround time is 5-7 days.
http://www.worlduph.com
You can send your sample to
WORLD UPHOLSTERY
1320 E. MAIN ST.
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060
I'm going to be sending my sample tomorrow and I'll post back the results.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
There are 2 options to choose from :
1. Porsche Black #917
2. Ebony (for the Camaro 01-02)
She told me that her manager tested the #917 on the sample (back t-top piece) and it was an exact match so I'm having them ship me 2 cans. If you want to contact her just call 800-222-9577 and ask for Jamie.
I'll post back once I get the dye and actually test it out.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by MODMYZ:
<strong>I heard back from Upholstery World tonight and here is the information for those who are looking for a custom match. The cost is $18.00 for a 12oz spray (this contradicts the web site), $54 for a pint and $82 for a quart for those who wish to air brush it on. Turnaround time is 5-7 days.
http://www.worlduph.com
You can send your sample to
WORLD UPHOLSTERY
1320 E. MAIN ST.
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060
I'm going to be sending my sample tomorrow and I'll post back the results.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
