[dano]

This was mostly done to finally repair ugly cigarette burns in the shifter console (not MINE) I used Duplicolor graphite wheel enamel. I would have preferred Krylon's Fusion paint for plastic but I didn't see a color I liked. I'm happy with the results and I like the finish this paint gives. It has a nice even semi-gloss finish.

 

[93PreludeSi]

wow it looks good. they usually come out like crap but i guess cause you chose a good color. Good job

 

[Amaymi]

I like it. I was thinking about doing the same thing with that color.

 

[specbb6]

wow looks really good. good job mang.

 

[preludegofast13]

gets my approval. nice.

 

[CADster]

classy, not ricy

i like it.

would look good in my car... may do something like this.

 

[UK Lude - Greg]

I have to be honest when I saw the title, painted centre console I was like, here we go another bright red centre console, but actually that looks really mint, will you do mine?

 

[FrozenStreaks]

Nice. Never would have thought to use wheel enamel.

 

[LudaPower]

Yeah i was expecting some bright ass red or white thing until I saw your name haha.. krylon fusion paint for plastic sucks.. u can scratch it off with your finger nails.

 

[SquishyPanda]

OMG that's dope! I thought of doing that, but I couldn't think of a color that wouldn't look teh gay. I hope you don't get pissed off at me if I totally bite that. I might go darker, though. Is there a wheel enamel darker than graphite? Besides black?

 

[LudaPower]

Yeah there's like the gunmetal colour like my wheels.. it could match.

 

[dumped91lude]

i like it, looks good

 

[zzz-SR]

did u apply primer beofre and clear coat after? did u wet sand anything or just wipe it down?

 

[dano]

did u apply primer beofre and clear coat after? did u wet sand anything or just wipe it down?

Nope... no primer or clearcoat. I only sanded the shifter console where I filled the cigarette burns. I cleaned the hell out of the plastic parts to get rid of any Armorall type protectant residue. I still had a few spots where I began to get "fish eyes". I immediately wiped the part down with thinner and re-did them. Of course, all the pieces were removed from the car for painting. By the way...the paint I used almost matches the paint used on the plastic surround of my Panasonic head unit.

 

[jdubya]

sweet dude, and by the way, what is that little switch by the gearshift?

 

[dano]

On the 88/89 automatics that switch shifted you into/out of "S4". In other words, when you select the "S" mode in the shift quadrant you will be in "S3" till you hit that button. The 90/91 have that switch on the gear shift lever.

 

[jdubya]

i have an 89 auto, and my s3/s4 switch is on the gearshift, thats why i was curious.

 

[Kbulls91Lude]

That looks REALLY good. Same look as many NEW cars, great contrast to the black int. Curious to se how it stands up to wear & tear.

I used Fusion on my front lip, no problems yet, and I didn't even do any prep on it just wiped it down good. 1st tried Plastikote for "flexible" trim, crap flaked right off.

 

[bgerk]

Looks good!

Guess we are a little rice, but ours goes with the whole "theme" of the car per say...since we put new inserts int the seats also...


And no more comments about my 5lb keys....

 

[evoludersir]

Dano, it looks great has that new car interior look to it. & Bgerk that interior is crazy! Is that a leather armrest i c? i have one to.