Painted center console

[fab]

Has anyone painted their center console? Looking for DIY instructions on the paint process?
TIA

[jwilson95]

There's a guy on ebay that does it for a few hundred bucks. Everyone that used him seems to be happy. I'm looking at the painted bumperettes from him now.

I think it is exotic-toys or exotic-toy is his username. search under bumperettes and you should find it.

Probably worth the peace of mind just to have it done right rather than screw it up?


Jeff

[djomlas]

give it a shot, people have had great success. if you mess up to the point of no return, then turn to the pros.

ill be doing mine probably over the weekend, should be nice and sunny (unless i do the autocross)

[John V]

Here is a link to the thread with some pictures of painted bits.

http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8137&highlight=paint

I would strongly suggest not trying to tackle this in one weekend. You can certainly do it, but if you want the best results you really need to take your time, and it may involve colorsanding the finish between coats. That means letting the part dry for at least a few hours, but preferably 24 hours.

I could have gotten all the orange peel out of my clearcoat if I had taken a bit more time, but I had the console out of the car for about two weeks (working evenings on the painting / sanding / buffing) and I was sick of it. It turned out great.

If this is your first time attempting to paint plastic I would recommend just buying the painted console from Eric the plug guy.

JV

[CJ_Boxster]

I did it, it was easy, i just took my time and sanded it smooth and waited a good amount of time before painting over primer and painted surface to allow the paint to dry... The picture below is when i painted my interior Silver... I didnt do the side vents and center vents cause i didnt have all the know-how to remove them, but painted everything else.... As of right now, the interior has been turned Ocean Blue Metalic, ill take pictures today, just got the car back yesterday nite from the paint shop with new painted exterior and interior.

[fab]

just finished my center console.