interior questions....
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interior questions.... I have a Transam and I want to change my interior to ALL black. My interior is Taupe (the seats, carpet, doors and plastic areas) and the dash and console are dark gray. I'm re-covering my seats black and buying black carpet, but Pontiac doesn't offer black interior in the TA's, just that dark charcoal crap.
I was wondering if anyone has ever painted/dyed the plastic in their car. I've heard of it before, but who knows how good it is. I think it will look bad if I get black seats and carpet, but still have charcoal doors, plastic, and dash.
Also, will a Camaro dash fit in a Transam. I was also debating this option. The only difference in the interior that I've seen is in the hatch area. The speakers are set up different in the Camaros. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Kellie
<small>[ February 09, 2003, 03:31 PM: Message edited by: Bad *** LS1 ]</small>
I was wondering if anyone has ever painted/dyed the plastic in their car. I've heard of it before, but who knows how good it is. I think it will look bad if I get black seats and carpet, but still have charcoal doors, plastic, and dash.
Also, will a Camaro dash fit in a Transam. I was also debating this option. The only difference in the interior that I've seen is in the hatch area. The speakers are set up different in the Camaros. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks
Kellie
<small>[ February 09, 2003, 03:31 PM: Message edited by: Bad *** LS1 ]</small>
Re: interior questions.... It is possible to paint/dye the hard plastic surfaces in the car. I had it done professionally when I installed TA seats in my Camaro SS, but unfortunately it barely lasted a month before it stated to peal/scratch. I was very dissapointed, so I spent way too much money and bought all new plastic parts.
Another option, and have seen it done, is to have the peices wrapped in vinyl/leather to match the seats. would be major $$ but would look and last a long time!
Th dash should be a direct swap. Although the dash in a Camaro is not black either.
Another option, and have seen it done, is to have the peices wrapped in vinyl/leather to match the seats. would be major $$ but would look and last a long time!
Th dash should be a direct swap. Although the dash in a Camaro is not black either.
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Re: interior questions.... hey man.. i did this project on my X IROC camaro.. it was all grey.. having a low budget i ha da icbc claim for a black carpet kit.. then i baught carpet die in a can.. like spray paint but for carpet.. turned out pretty decent.. but what i did was took out all the plastic.. got the best paint for plastic that won't chip.. and just sprayed away.. came out pretty good.. if i had pictures i would show u.. but sorry. MY TA has the ebony which is the closest to black u can get.. it is a black bascily.. but anyways good luck.
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Re: interior questions.... </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
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The dash should be a direct swap. Although the dash in a Camaro is not black either. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well I thought it was. My friend has an '02 Z28 and it seems like it's black. It was at night though, maybe I thought it was darker than it is. Regardless, it seems as though the TA's interior is a very light black vs. the camaro. My fiance had a 95 Z28 and I fell in love with his interior(as for the color). It was BLACK AS HELL.
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The dash should be a direct swap. Although the dash in a Camaro is not black either. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well I thought it was. My friend has an '02 Z28 and it seems like it's black. It was at night though, maybe I thought it was darker than it is. Regardless, it seems as though the TA's interior is a very light black vs. the camaro. My fiance had a 95 Z28 and I fell in love with his interior(as for the color). It was BLACK AS HELL.
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Re: interior questions.... Year One has a line of products specifically designed to pain vinyl trim pieces. This includes prep treatments for removing waxes, and oils, as well as special primers.
I re-painted the interior pieces on my '69 Shelby, and they came out very nice. Good luck on your project.
I re-painted the interior pieces on my '69 Shelby, and they came out very nice. Good luck on your project.
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Re: interior questions.... I'm doing the interior color change on my car also. I have a 98 Camaro which has the dark charcoal interior. I've already installed ebony (black) T/A seats and have bought all the plastic trim in ebony brand new from GM. I have the ebony seat belts and all I'm needing are the door panels which I will get as soon as I have a little more $$$$. I'm leaving the dark charcoal carpet and headliner - looks fine.
The dash on the 2000-up fbodies are a little darker, but I'm not gonna worry about trying to change that out.
The dash on the 2000-up fbodies are a little darker, but I'm not gonna worry about trying to change that out.
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Re: interior questions.... </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Rob98Z:
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The dash on the 2000-up fbodies are a little darker, but I'm not gonna worry about trying to change that out. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hmmm maybe that's what it was that made my friends interior look so black. Well I might purchase one if they arent too expensive. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> Thanks for the information and good luck with your project. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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The dash on the 2000-up fbodies are a little darker, but I'm not gonna worry about trying to change that out. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hmmm maybe that's what it was that made my friends interior look so black. Well I might purchase one if they arent too expensive. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> Thanks for the information and good luck with your project. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Verdad Gallardo Re: interior questions.... Kellie,
What year is your car?? the 1998 and 1999 Camaro and TA's came with an interior caolor called Graphite, a dark grey. In 2000 the greys were changed to what is named Ebony. It is not black but a extremely dark grey. May be you need to find parts out of a wrecked car and do a trans plant.
What year is your car?? the 1998 and 1999 Camaro and TA's came with an interior caolor called Graphite, a dark grey. In 2000 the greys were changed to what is named Ebony. It is not black but a extremely dark grey. May be you need to find parts out of a wrecked car and do a trans plant.
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Re: interior questions.... </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Rob98Z:
<strong> have bought all the plastic trim in ebony brand new from GM. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, how much did these parts cost you?
<strong> have bought all the plastic trim in ebony brand new from GM. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, how much did these parts cost you?
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Re: interior questions.... </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SAINT WS6:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Rob98Z:
<strong> have bought all the plastic trim in ebony brand new from GM. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, how much did these parts cost you? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Roughly off the top of my head, I have somewhere around $500 +/- in them.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Rob98Z:
<strong> have bought all the plastic trim in ebony brand new from GM. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, how much did these parts cost you? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Roughly off the top of my head, I have somewhere around $500 +/- in them.
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Re: interior questions.... </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Rob98Z:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SAINT WS6:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Rob98Z:
<strong> have bought all the plastic trim in ebony brand new from GM. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, how much did these parts cost you? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Roughly off the top of my head, I have somewhere around $500 +/- in them. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Can I find them online, or do I have to go to a dealership?
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SAINT WS6:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Rob98Z:
<strong> have bought all the plastic trim in ebony brand new from GM. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, how much did these parts cost you? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Roughly off the top of my head, I have somewhere around $500 +/- in them. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Can I find them online, or do I have to go to a dealership?
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Re: interior questions.... I got them through one of the GM sponsors on LS1.com.
Here's a breakdown:
LH T-Top / Headliner Extension Trim - Ebony 10410095
RH T-Top / Headliner Extension Trim - Ebony 10410094
LH Rear Qtr Panel - Ebony (Back Seat Side Panel) 10410085
RH Rear Qtr Panel - Ebony (Back Seat Side Panel) 10410084
LH Rear Hatch Qtr Pnl - Ebony 10308659
RH Rear Hatch Qtr Pnl - Ebony 10308660
Molding - Hatch Trim - Ebony 10410257
Molding - Hatch Trim - Ebony 10410258
Cover - Hatch Trim - Ebony 10423881
LH Kick Pnl - Ebony 10409937
RH Kick Pnl - Ebony 10308654
and these I don't have part numbers for:
A Pillar plastic trim........$45.37 ea
T-Top Plastic trim (part around the t-top handle)...$7.85 ea.
That covers all the plastic in the car minus the dash.
Here's a breakdown:
LH T-Top / Headliner Extension Trim - Ebony 10410095
RH T-Top / Headliner Extension Trim - Ebony 10410094
LH Rear Qtr Panel - Ebony (Back Seat Side Panel) 10410085
RH Rear Qtr Panel - Ebony (Back Seat Side Panel) 10410084
LH Rear Hatch Qtr Pnl - Ebony 10308659
RH Rear Hatch Qtr Pnl - Ebony 10308660
Molding - Hatch Trim - Ebony 10410257
Molding - Hatch Trim - Ebony 10410258
Cover - Hatch Trim - Ebony 10423881
LH Kick Pnl - Ebony 10409937
RH Kick Pnl - Ebony 10308654
and these I don't have part numbers for:
A Pillar plastic trim........$45.37 ea
T-Top Plastic trim (part around the t-top handle)...$7.85 ea.
That covers all the plastic in the car minus the dash.
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Re: interior questions.... you could do two tone black and charcoal grey interior. my friend in his 93 1/2 supra has a custom interior with black and grey looks pretty sharp, and not ricey at all.
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Re: interior questions.... Just saw these on ebay for anyone that is intrested......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6775
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6775
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